Lead Shop Mechanic

General Description: Responsible for the upkeep, maintenance and service needs for farm equipment, tractors, fleet vehicles, semi-trucks and trailers, Summit Farms’ grounds and facilities. 

Preferred Job Requirements: 

Minimum 3+ years of mechanical experience with a preferred agricultural background and/or relatable education. This individual must have exceptional organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and present the company in a professional manner while having good customer service skills. 

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Communicate with department managers and other Summit personnel in order to plan and coordinate tasks needing done
• Delegate tasks appropriately to other technicians to ensure work is done timely and effectively
• When needed, communicate with outside service providers to coordinate work being outsourced
• Assist in performing maintenance and repairs on all Summit equipment. This may include but not limited to the following:
• On road passenger vehicles
• On road semi’s and trailers
• Tractors
• Agricultural implements
• Feed delivery trucks
• Skid loaders
• Payloaders
• Diagnostic of mechanical systems 
• Various repair of general mechanical failures
• Tire repairs and replacement 
• Various metal fabrication duties 
• Minor construction 
• Work with vendors to purchase supplies and parts in a cost effective manner
• All other duties assigned by manager

Equipment/Tools/Materials Used:

• Hand tools
• Power tools
• Generators
• Computer/Cell phone
• Building equipment (i.e. ventilation system, etc.)
• Company Vehicle/Tractors/Manure application equipment

Work skill Requirements:

• Stoop, stand, walk, bend and lift up to 50 pounds while performing duties
• Utilize technology to communicate with internal and external customers
• Sit or stand for long periods of time
• Utilize hand and power tools to perform maintenance on machinery and equipment
• Utilize tractors for moving materials