Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in Alexandria, LA
Farm Equipment Mechanic inspects, maintains, repairs, assembles and overhauls farm machinery, equipment, and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, pumps, tilling equipment, trucks, and other mechanized equipment. Applies mastery of skills in area of specialization. Being a Farm Equipment Mechanic requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Farm Equipment Mechanic relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May lead and direct the work of others, and be considered the lead for a specific area or unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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SERVICE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC Advanced to Master
- Goldman Equipment
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Natchitoches, LA
FULL_TIME
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JOB SUMMARY: This position independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment. The position may perform this work both in-house and on-site at the customer’s location. This position may require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform complex agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment diagnostics and determine what repairs are needed, if any.
- Perform complex agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment repairs as requested by the Service Manager or Foreman.
- Perform routine maintenance checks servicing fuel, brake, and transmission systems to ensure peak performance, safety, and longevity of the equipment.
- Participates in Formal Service education and training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
- May review and explain any maintenance, repair, or other service concerns directly with the customer and documents this interaction on the work order.
- Promote and sell Goldman’s Partner Promise and other service programs directly to customers.
- Assist Service Manager in maintaining the proper seasonal parts inventory in conjunction with the Parts Department.
- Maintain current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
- Maintain condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment.
- Complete all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
- Account for all time and material used in performing assigned duties.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
- Mentor other Service Technician employees.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.
Education and/or Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED equivalent
- Associate of Applied Science Degree in Agricultural Equipment Technology, (John Deere Ag-Tech two year program), preferred
- John Deere Master Mechanic certification a PLUS
- Secondary education or training in heavy equipment mechanics that includes electronics and hydraulics
- 4 or more years experience repairing agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment, John Deere specifics, preferred
- 4 years experience performing simple welds, welding techniques
- 4 years experience in standard computer software, internet
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of outdoor power equipment/agricultural equipment.
- Excellent knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to perform complex repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures.
- Ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.
- Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions.
- Ability to deal with employees and public in a courteous, tactful, and patient manner.
- Ability to take initiative and organize responsibilities and job duties to obtain maximum effectiveness.
- Ability to teach others through demonstrative, hands-on techniques.
- Ability to “think outside the box” and use creative thought processes in problem solving.
- Ability to understand and carry out upper management requests.
- Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
- Excellent technical skills.
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Good listening skills.
- Good observation skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Prompt and regular attendance
- Valid driver’s license required
- Strong Customer orientation
- Display Positive Energy
EQUIPMENT OPERATED:
- Hand and power tools
- Computer
- Diagnostic equipment
- Welding equipment
- Wide range of agricultural, industrial (motorized), and Consumer power equipment
- PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment characteristics 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 sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands or arms; occasionally required to climb and maintain balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
- The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds with assistance if needed, frequently lift and/or move 20 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 or more pounds with assistance.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision, the ability to distinguish and identify colors, depth perception, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
- The working environment while performing the duties of this job will require the employee to frequently work near moving mechanical parts, be exposed to outdoor weather conditions, extreme cold (weather), extreme heat (weather), and vibrations, occasionally be required to climb and work at an elevated level from 6 to 10 feet.
- SELECTION GUIDELINES: Formal application, rating of education and experience, oral interview and reference check. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
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SERVICE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC Advanced to Master
- Goldman Equipment
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Alexandria, LA
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY: This position independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment. The position...
- 24 Days Ago
SERVICE TECHNICIAN/MECHANIC Advanced to Master
- Goldman Equipment
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Ferriday, LA
FULL_TIME
- JOB SUMMARY: This position independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment. The position...
- 1 Month Ago
HEAVY FIELD SERVICE TECH (MECHANIC)
- Hugg & Hall Equipment Co.
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Alexandria, LA
FULL_TIME
- HEAVY FIELD SERVICE TECH (MECHANIC) Apply Now Description/Job Summary Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is a leading supplier of Material Handling and Construction Equipment. Representing multiple lines, ...
- 1 Month Ago
Equipment Service Branch Manager
- Deep South Equipment
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Alexandria, LA
FULL_TIME
- Deep South Equipment - Job Description: Service / Branch Manager (Parts and Service} Please note our branch is located in Port Allen, LA, near Baton Rouge - Looking for someone who lives near the area...
- 23 Days Ago
Service Technician
- Goldman Equipment
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Alexandria, LA
FULL_TIME
- DEPARTMENT: Service REPORTS TO: Service Manager JOB SUMMARY: This position performs basic repairs of small engine power equipment such as chainsaws, agricultural and outdoor power equipment under the ...
- 1 Day Ago
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Room Attendant
- La Quinta Inn/Alexandria
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Alexandria, LA
- Job Description Job Description Benefits/Perks Competitive wages Thorough training on proper cleaning and disinfecting C...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Auto Body Technician
- The Boyd Group
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Alexandria, LA
- Company: Gerber Collision & Glass WELCOME TO GERBER COLLISION & GLASS Our Team Members Drive Us! Gerber Collision & Glas...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Journeyman SERVICE Electrician $300 Hiring Bonus!
- Stones River Electric
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Alexandria, LA
- Job Description Job Description Electrician/Service Technician Stones River Electric is actively seeking a motivated and...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Painter
- Labor Finders
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Alexandria, LA
- Your Job Do you like painting buildings, houses, or other big objects, applying different colors, tones and shades to im...
- 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
Decorator
- Brookshire Grocery Company
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Pineville, LA
- Utilizes creativity and technical skill to plan and decorate bakery products. Assists with day-to-day bakery operations ...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
Continuous Improvement Operator
- Kimberly Clark
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Alexandria, LA
- Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Time Type Full time
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Handyman
- Porch
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Alexandria, LA
- Job Description Job Description We are looking for handymen/women in your area! We will send you verified work to claim;...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Maintenance Technician
- Plastipak Holdings
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Pineville, LA
- As a Maintenance Technician, you perform, monitor & evaluate preventative maintenance plans, while continually work towa...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Alexandria, Louisiana
Alexandria is the ninth-largest city in the state of Louisiana and is the parish seat of Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States. It lies on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. It is the principal city of the Alexandria metropolitan area (population 153,922) which encompasses all of Rapides and Grant parishes. Its neighboring city is Pineville. In 2010, the population was 47,723, an increase of 3 percent from the 2000 census....
Source: Wikipedia (as of 04/11/2019). Read more from Wikipedia
Income Estimation for Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs
$32,946 to $50,491
Alexandria, Louisiana area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago
were up 1.2% from a year ago
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