Posted by Bethel Farms LLLP

Mobile Diesel Mechanic Arcadia, FL (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=8780+NW+Bethel+Farms+Road+Arcadia+FL+USA+34266) Description Bethel Farms is seeking a skilled Mobile Diesel Mechanic with strong mechanical and problem-solving skills to troubleshoot and ensure functionality and reliability of agricultural equipment, vehicles, engines, and mechanical systems.
The Mobile Diesel Mechanic will be responsible for traveling to our various farm locations to provide vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs onsite.
This role is ideal for someone with a high level of technical expertise, attention to detail and analytical skillsets who enjoys working in a family oriented, supportive, and natural picturesque environment.
Requirements • Travel to and from various farm locations to provide vehicle and equipment maintenance and repairs onsite. • Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, test operation, and make adjustments as necessary. • Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. • Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. • Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery. • Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, and other machine tools. • Record details of repairs made, parts used, labor required. • Repair bent or torn sheet metal. • Clean and lubricate parts. • Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. • Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with operators to locate and diagnose malfunctions. • Repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems, e.g.
pivots, laterals. • Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, forklifts, and mowers. • Diagnose and repair automated sod harvesters and mowers.
Experience • 3-5 yrs.
heavy duty diesel mechanic experience fixing equipment such as tractors, harvesters, seeders, and sprayers. • Valid FL driver’s license, CDL preferred. • Must have own tools. • Certification/licensing preferred. • Experience with disassembling engine parts, connecting or attaching components, and using hand tools, with a steady hand and good hand-eye coordination. • Must be familiar with engine components and systems and know how they interact with each other.
Experience with disassembling and reassembling major parts for repairs. • Must be able to lift and move heavy equipment, tools, and parts. • Must have experience trouble shooting and using diagnostic equipment to find the source of malfunctions when they are difficult to identify. Knowledge • Agricultural and equipment safety • Operation of agricultural equipment • Operation of diagnostic equipment • Equipment maintenance and storage procedures • Workplace safety requirements and procedures • Record keeping systems • Equipment cleaning standards and procedure Skills and Abilities: • Troubleshoot equipment to detect faults & malfunctions. • Determine extent of repair required. • Adjust equipment and repair or replace defective parts. • Test repaired equipment for proper performance. • Clean, lubricate and perform other maintenance work. • Service attachments and working tools. • Analytical, decision making and problem-solving skills. • Effective verbal and listening communications skills. • Keep daily records of reports and documentation. • Stress & time management skills. Bethel’s Culture: At Bethel Farms, we cultivate a supportive, collaborative, family-like culture that motivates our team members to give their best and realize their full potential.
New ideas and an innovative spirit are welcomed and appreciated.
Our relationships are built on trust, mutual respect, open communication, and a shared sense of purpose.
We value our team members for their unique strengths and contributions and the integral role they each play in the overall success of our business. Benefits: • Family-oriented, innovative, supportive culture • Competitive medical insurance • Dental, Vision, STD, Life Insurance • 100% employer paid Long Term Disability • 401K with company match – 100% vested upon enrollment • Paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay • Employee incentives • Training and development opportunities • Workplace celebrations • Community Volunteer Program • M-F work schedule.
No weekends! • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee discounts Bethel Farms is a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace.
All employment with Bethel Farms is contingent upon passing a pre-employment drug test and background check. AAP/EEO Statement It has been and shall continue to be the official policy and the commitment of Bethel Farms to further equal employment opportunities for all persons, among others, regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability.