Summary:
Deseret Farms of California is seeking a proactive and solution-oriented
Mechanic I to join our farm shop team. The Mechanic makes safe and timely repairs as well as maintenance to ensure functional operation of all the farm equipment including on automotive, industrial, and Ag.
Responsibilities:
- Change oil and required filters, tires, fix broken windows, and assess equipment for other necessary repairs.
- Grease all necessary bearings and hinge points.
- Report back on the maintenance program findings and inventory used to perform repairs.
- Repair other miscellaneous time as assigned by the Shop Unit Manager.
- Cleans work area, shop, and yard to ensure 'tour ready' status at all times.
- Champion a world class safety culture by becoming familiar with all safety devices and emergency shutdown procedures including lockout-tag out procedures, as well as understanding MSDS sheets, pesticide labels and application notification procedures. Attend and actively participate in regular safety meetings and trainings.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Basic mechanical aptitude.
- Must possess a valid CA driver's license with a good driving record (current Motor Vehicle Report).
- Ability to effectively communicate with peers and supervisors (verbal and written).
- Demonstrated high level of integrity, attention to detail, and work ethic.
- Ability to work different shifts (days, nights, and weekends) and long hours (40-60 hours per week) as needed.
- Able to meet the physical requirements of the role which involves, but is not limited to heavy lifting, bending, kneeling and twisting repetitively throughout work shift. Stepping up, stepping down and kneeling required. Occasional long term standing on hard surfaces during work shift. Repetitive wrist, hand and finger movement that encompasses squeezing, rotating and bending. Arm movement encompasses extension, raising and bending. Neck movement encompasses raising, rotating, forward, backward and side to side.
- Able to work outside in year-round weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain.
AgReserves, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Qualified applicants must be legally and lawfully authorized to be employed and work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship - AgReserves, Inc. is not sponsoring visas at this time.
AgReserves offers medical, dental, vision, life, and AD&D insurance coverage. Additionally, employees can contribute to an FSA, and to an employer matched 401(K). Employees can apply for Tuition Assistance for continuing education purposes. All full-time employees are eligible to participate in a discretionary profit-sharing bonus. For more detailed information please visit our benefits site: AgReserves, Inc. complies with the current state minimum wage laws for all positions, regardless of the pay ranges posted.