Farm Diesel Mechanic Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Title: Diesel Mechanic

Reports to: Farm Shop Manager

Location: Clewiston, FL

Type: Full-Time | Onsite | Non-Exempt

As an agricultural employee, you are exempt from overtime provisions according to the Federal Wage Laws.

COMPANY SUMMARY

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, commitment and integrity. Operating since 1908, Pero is the farm trusted by retailers and consumers alike. We are a fully integrated farming operation, with departments that specialize in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, national sales operations, food processing operations, and strategic marketing functions. Our operation includes over 35,000 acres spanning across the East Coast of the United States from Florida to New York, with distribution and production facilities in several different states. We pride ourselves in maintaining a strong family heritage and tradition that has been dedicated to quality, innovation, and excellent customer service that has been feeding America’s families for over a century. Our family’s passion for farming remains unwavering, with a vision to continue the tradition for many generations to come, whilst maintaining the reverence and trust it has established with the American consumer. As we expand our offering to include an assortment of organic vegetable options; we have become one of the largest organic vegetable growers in the country and we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in continuing and strengthening our position as a market share leader dedicated and trusted by retailers and consumers alike.

JOB OVERVIEW

Our Agricultural Farming team is seeking an experienced diesel mechanic to join our repair department.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Job duties include but not limited to:
• Diagnose issues in field and in a shop environment and test run repaired equipment to verify repairs.
• Document repairs and maintenance performed in log books or e-logs
• Excellent communication skills
• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures.
• Maintain company assigned vehicles and keep them good working condition
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural diesel engines, tractors, farm trucks, and harvesting equipment

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in a farm maintenance shop, repair facility, and outdoor agricultural environments.
• Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, dust, and direct sunlight.
• Regular exposure to diesel fuel, oils, grease, hydraulic fluids, solvents, welding fumes, and other maintenance-related chemicals.
• Frequent work around heavy machinery, agricultural equipment, tractors, harvesting equipment, trucks, and moving mechanical parts.
• Exposure to moderate to high noise levels requiring the use of hearing protection.
• May be required to perform field repairs in remote farm locations and uneven terrain.
• Required to wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, gloves, steel-toe boots, hearing protection, and other safety gear as required.
• May be required to work extended hours, weekends, holidays, or seasonal overtime during peak harvest and planting periods.
• Frequent interaction with shop personnel, farm operators, supervisors, and equipment manufacturers' service representatives.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb for extended periods throughout the workday.
• Frequently lift, carry, push, and pull tools, equipment, parts, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds independently and heavier items with assistance or mechanical lifting devices.
• Ability to work underneath equipment, inside engine compartments, and in confined spaces when performing repairs and maintenance.
• Frequent use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, cutting torches, diagnostic equipment, and measuring instruments.
• Ability to climb ladders, steps, tractors, harvesting equipment, and truck cabs safely.
• Requires manual dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and fine motor skills to perform mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic repairs.
• Ability to visually inspect equipment components, read diagnostic screens, technical manuals, schematics, and repair documentation.
• Ability to hear and communicate effectively in a shop and field environment.
• Must be capable of operating company vehicles and maintaining a valid driver's license.
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work in both indoor and outdoor environments while maintaining compliance with all safety procedures.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Must have a minimum of 4 or more years’ experience in agricultural repair
• Hydraulic Systems
• Electrical Systems (diagnostics with ECU’s, PCU’s, and sub related systems)
• Gearbox and PTO engagement systems
• Diesel diagnostic and engine overhaul experience preferred (John Deere)
• Welding, fabrication, cutting torch background preferred
• Shaft and Bearing Alignment
• Ability to read, comprehend, and follow instructions
• Must have valid driver’s license
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred, but not required.
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred.
• John Deere certification or trade school diploma is a plus
• Will consider repair backgrounds from construction, heavy equipment, or repair shop as well.
• Ford truck repair experience is a plus
• Must have tools to accomplish your job assignments
• Diagnostics and Troubleshooting of Farm and Harvesting Equipment (John Deere)

COMPANY PERKS

• 401(k)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off (PTO)

The company (Pero) reserves the right to alter, amend, expand or contract these duties and responsibilities as the company's needs evolve.