Alvin Farm Mechanic (32-Hours)

Alvin, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform and follow a repair and maintenance plan and preventive maintenance plan for equipment (to include but not limited to: oil changes lubrication replacing bearings gears and belts small engine repair welding making equipment adjustments and performing visual inspections)
Equipment includes but not limited to:

Combines / Stationary Threshers

Planters
Tractors
Tillage equipment
Irrigation systems water pumps
Seed / grain processing equipment
Sprayers
Seed Cleaners
Mowers
ATV and UTV

Maintain accurate records and report progress of projects to appropriate personnel.
Maintain the shop area with the appropriate tools supplies and personal protective equipment (PPE).
Keep in good order the shop area shop tools and maintain a safe work environment.
Represent RiceTec through dealings with maintenance suppliers.
Other duties as assigned.
Onsite work required.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

High School diploma or equivalent and five or more years of experience as a mechanic.

Associates Degree or Diesel Mechanic Certificate from accredited organization and three or more years of experience preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Communication: Keeps leaders informed of project status. Presents project results to team members and project leaders. Fluency in English excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to communicate results to technical and non-technical audiences.
Results Orientation: May assist in development of project goals. Suggests methods for process improvement.
Math Ability: Ability to comprehend and apply principles of basic math and modern algebra.
Computer Skills: To perform this job successfully an individual should have working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Certificates and Licenses: A Welding Certificate and a Diesel Mechanic Certificate would be preferred

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The employee is frequently exposed to extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to wet or humid conditions (non-weather); fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and climb or balance. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision Distance vision Peripheral vision Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.

RiceTec Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Perform and follow a repair and maintenance plan and preventive maintenance plan for equipment (to include but not limited to: oil changes lubrication replacing bearings gears and belts small engine repair welding making equipment adjustments and performing visu...