POSITION DESCRIPTION:  Repairs, maintains, and services equipment for Rose Acre Farms and Rose Acre Farms Transport. Some work will be performed at other locations than the shop. Mechanics primary duties are working on equipment, but may be required to assist in other areas.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Determines vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests.Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion; completing winterization procedures.Corrects vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs.Keeps shop equipment operating by following operating instructions; troubleshooting breakdowns; maintaining supplies; performing preventive maintenance; calling for repairs.Maintain a clean, safe and efficient working environment at all times.Performs any other tasks assigned by management.

 

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

Must be able to understand, read, write, and speak English.Previous knowledge or experience in gas or diesel equipment maintenance and repair.Must be able to lift 70 lbs on a daily basis.Must be highly organized and be able to work without continuous direct supervision on the job.Must be able to work a flexible schedule – working late if necessary, and possibly working occasional weekends and holidays to see that necessary repairs and maintenance are accomplished.Must be capable of organizing a list of tasks by priority and accomplish tasks in a timely manner.Must maintain a strong sense of safety in dealing with Rose Acre equipment both on and off Rose Acre property.Willing to comply with all Rose Acre's employment policies.Ability to comply with the strictest standards for animal welfare and to report incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of bio-security in order to preserve the health and welfare of our birds.Able to work in a 100% smoke-free environment.

 

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Must possess the ability to work in an agricultural environment, indoors, outdoors, office, warehouse, processing, and farm production areas each varying in temperature, and other environment specific atmospheres.Must be willing and able to work past the scheduled leave time to complete the job, if needed.Must possess the ability to work in an open office setting.Must maintain professionalism with coworkers.

 

ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITMENT:

Rose Acre Farms is fully committed to providing our animals with a safe and healthy environment, free from abuse and treated humanely in all aspects.All team members are obligated by moral duty, Rose Acre Farms requirement (refer to Animal Abuse Policy in Rose Acre Farms Handbook), and legal obligation to uphold the strictest animal welfare structured environment and are obligated to report any incidents of abuse, neglect, or breach of biosecurity for the health and welfare of our animals.

 

NON-SMOKING WORKPLACE:

No smoking allowed in workplace, break areas, or on any company property.No smoking in company provided vehicles.

 

Rose Acres is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants.  Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.

 

Disclaimer: Although this job description lists and identifies the primary duties of the listed position, it is not an exclusive list. As with all positions at Rose Acre Farms, the very nature and diversification of an egg production facility requires that all team members remain flexible to cover a wide variety of duties that may need covered.

 

The Information contained in this job description is not only to inform you of the requirements of this position but will also be used to evaluate your work performance. This will include assisting in a determination of whether you will be entitled to certain bonuses and/or raises, and whether or not performance related disciplinary action would be taken against you.