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United States Sugar Corporation
Harvest Mechanic
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$53,602 / year median in Florida
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Why U.S. Sugar? Employees are our most valuable asset. When we succeed, our employees succeed. Many have an ownership stake in our privately held business through the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). As we grow, we hire new employees who are knowledgeable, energetic and committed to keeping us on the cutting-edge of our industry. We reward them with challenging work, opportunities to learn and grow, competitive compensation, a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment where safety is our top priority. Job Description The Harvest Mechanic I will safely, accurately, and efficiently, assist in the maintenance, service, and repair of sugar cane harvesting and related equipment in a fast paced, team based, and constantly changing work environment. Job Responsibilities Safely, correctly, and efficiently assist with the repair and maintenance of all Harvest Equipment including but not limited to cane elevators, cane harvesters, tractors, air compressors, and other support equipment Assist with performing time based repairs and inspections Deliver and assist with changing parts and components on equipment Operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures Paint, wash and clean equipment Qualifications Demonstrate the ability to visually identify leaking/loose/worn/broken/dirty components Demonstrate the ability to listen, learn, gain experience and judgment, work with others, and follow accepted repair industry standards in order to plan and accomplish a variety of tasks with minimal supervision Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, safety and housekeeping procedures, and planned work schedules Demonstrate motivation to learn the basic principles and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic theories Demonstrate commitment and motivation to reducing equipment downtime and failures Demonstrate the ability to accurately use and read tape measure; read and understand mobile equipment instrumentation Ability to learn and operate support equipment such as bucket truck, boom truck, carry deck, and other mobile equipment Ability to learn to operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures Must have a minimum of 2 years of agriculture work experience Must actively and effectively assist team members as required Must be able to comprehend instructions and communicate information on the job to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site Must have a strong desire to learn Must obtain MAC/609 certification within 90 days of job award Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award Must have a valid Florida driver's license Class E or above (Class B CDL is preferred) Able and motivated to learn the basic principles of maintenance, service, and repair of mobile equipment Ability to learn basic computer skills utilizing desktop/laptop/thin client computers in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, etc. and other computer programs Ability to learn to maintain detailed records of maintenance activities including the use of a computerized maintenance management system Perform mathematical calculations pertaining to the job No active disciplinary action and good work history Ability to work with others and or alone with minimum supervision Ability to work anywhere within the company and in variable/extreme weather conditions This position will be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. Must have successfully completed the