The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.

SUMMARY 
Ensure that maintenance and repairs on equipment are accomplished properly and timely. Repairs and overhauls automobiles, pickups. four wheelers, semis, heavy equipment and other automotive vehicles and related components/attachments by performing the following duties.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Under limited supervision, work with the team to support the daily operations of a busy agricultural shop. 

Set up, adjust, and operate machine tools such as lathes, milling machines, boring machines, drills and punch presses, and grinders in the fabrication and repair of feedlot and/or farm vehicles, machinery, and equipment. 

Must be skilled in the areas of heavy equipment, troubleshooting, diagnostics and repair, engine hydraulics, welding, and preventive maintenance systems. 

Will work with a team of skilled mechanics as well as with management and vendors to efficiently maintain fleet.

Examines vehicle and discusses with driver or Shop Supervisor nature and extent of damage or malfunction.

Performs trouble shooting on problem equipment in order to set job priority on crucial repairs.

Inspects finished tasks to ensure that proper parts and methods were used for repairing equipment malfunctions.

 

QUALIFICATIONS  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 
Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 
Bilingual in Spanish and English is preferred. Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. 

 

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure.

 

REASONING ABILITY 
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES 
Must have own hand tools.  Farm mechanic experience desired, but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  The physical demands 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 stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, and talk or hear.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and on occasion move up to 100 pounds.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing 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 regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to extreme heat, and vibration. 

 

Disclaimer - The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

Job Requisition ID:  19291

Travel Required: None

Location(s): L&L Feedlot Pasco - Burbank

Country: United States

Wage range or rate of pay: $22.33/HR 

The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.

Attractive total rewards package that includes:

Medical, dental, vision coverage 401(k) savings plan 10 Paid Holidays Paid Time Off (where applicable) Relocation Assistance Program (where applicable) Education Assistance (where applicable) Benefits details available at simplotbenefits.com

**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.**