Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in San Bernardino, CA

Description

Stotz Equipment is looking for a Shop Tech I/Apprentice.  This individual will be responsible for the effective diagnosis and repair of engine components including small engines and some agricultural equipment.  Their work must be completed safely, professionally, and in a timely manner.  If you're the kind of person who strives to do great work, excels in creative team environments, and lives for problem-solving Apply Now!

What You'll Do

Learn, practice, and assist with performing complex diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned equipment. Work must be completed at high levels of quality and safety. Daily duties will include some customer contact, diagnosing, troubleshooting using diagnostic tools, and making repairs. Work assignments will be completed in the shop. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager or Shop Foreman.

Qualifications

What It Takes

• Must have and maintain a clean driving record
• Must own and maintain their tools
• Will be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen
• Exhibit professional behavior
• Basic computer skills required
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, good documentation skill, and good organization skill
• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Ability to assemble, perform basic maintenance and diagnostic procedures, and demonstrate knowledge of the equipment

Compensation will be based on proven experience.

Preferred

• Accepted or enrolled in a diesel mechanic school or received certification from a diesel mechanic trade school or program
• A minimum of 1- year of experience as a student or entry-level mechanic working on small engines, diesel, and gas engines, and small hand-held components
• Experience with John Deere equipment

Education

• High school diploma or GED

Physical Requirements

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

• While performing this job's duties, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and a telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements (i.e., have the visual acuity to read words and numbers on the computer screen and paper.)
• Hearing ability is sufficient to communicate with others in person or over the phone.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required (up to 50 pounds)
• Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, and bend as needed.

What You'll Get

• Certified Service Technician Journeyman after completing the Stotz Equipment Service Technician Apprenticeship 3-year program
• Mentoring, On-the-Job Training, and training through John Deere University
• A chance to work for the best in the business
• Incentive Program
• A comprehensive employee benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans
• Earned PTO
• Paid company holidays

About the Company

The company, founded as Arizona Machinery in 1947, has been under the same family's leadership since. Tom Rosztoczy, CEO of Stotz Equipment since 1998, has grown our company from 3 to 24 dealerships operating in 8 western states. In 2013, all acquired dealerships were consolidated under the name Stotz Equipment. The name Stotz - a shortened version of the family's last name - was suggested by employees to make sure our growing company never loses sight of its family history. With a record of success, Stotz is always looking toward the future.  Growth plans for the future will offer you an ever-changing and challenging environment with immense professional growth opportunities. Stotz Equipment believes that people are the company's number one asset, and people are the starting point in the company's Circle of Success. Every employee at Stotz strives toward our ambitious vision of "To be the Best Equipment Dealer in the World."