Truck Mechanic
Howe, Indiana
Salary Grade: $30-$32/hr
Overview of Company: Lennard Ag Company is a family-owned, three-generations deep farming operation that’s been producing and delivering quality vegetables and grain crops since 1947. Specializing in potatoes, we grow over 14,000 acres in Michigan, Indiana, Ohio, South Carolina, and North Carolina. We combine strong industry traditions with cutting-edge agricultural practices, advanced technology, and the latest management practices. Anchored by our strong history, Lennard Ag Company’s modern operations are complemented by their care for the land, their community, and the people with whom they work.
Overview of Position: Truck mechanics repair various types of trucks and diagnose issues to implement the proper solutions.
Summary of Duties:
• Schedule, Conduct, and Perform all preventative maintenance/repair services (PM services) to ensure the equipment operates safely.
• Conduct DOT Inspections, Suspension Repair and Replacement, Electrical Trouble Shooting, Heating and AC Unit Repair
• Monitor tire wear and pressure continuously throughout the fleet daily
• Operating forklifts, power and hand moving equipment
• Changing and rotating of tires
• Ability to serve and communicate effectively with customers.
• Replace parts as needed
• Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises
• Interact with customers and replace malfunctioning parts to return working operation to truck components
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment.
Education and Work Experience/Requirement:
• Previous experience as a truck mechanic in an agricultural or factory-like setting is preferred.
• HS Diploma Required, Degree in Diesel Mechanics/Ag Technology Related Field is Preferred
Skill Set Requirements:
• Brake Certification Required
• Physical stamina
• Good hand eye coordination
• Mechanically inclined
• Detail-oriented
• Some computer knowledge, with the ability to diagnose warning codes
• Critical Thinking Skills
• Effective communication
• Ability to work well independently
• Team Player
• Reliable
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to life heavy equipment and parts regularly
Motivation/Interests:
• Ability to get the job done in the safest, and most effective way possible.
Physical Requirements:
• This position requires exposure to all farm operations, as well as the maintenance/shop facility. Must be capable of lifting objects up to 50lbs regularly. Some physical demands of the job include lifting heavy objects, scooping, bending, twisting, turning, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and the ability to stand for extended periods of time. Weight of the objects may vary depending on the job task at hand. Physical fitness and stamina is also crucial in this job.
Working Conditions:
• Some travel may be required.
• Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands
• Hours of operation will vary based on the task at hand
• Occasional activities may take place within a farm setting that requires PPE.
Supervision Received:
• Fleet Maintenance Supervisor (Frank Hernandez)
Quality Standards:
• Required to follow company and departmental quality standards.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Employees may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
