Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in Atlantic City, NJ

Position: Part Time Mechanic

Reports To: Farm Manager

• Urgency and Commitment to Task: Demonstrates dependability and shows a sense of urgency about getting results; commitment to getting the job done; take responsibility for actions and achieve results; overcome obstacles.
• Communication Skills: Presents ideas, concepts, and information effectively and clearly through the spoken word; actively listens; communicates comfortably with various audiences; responds effectively to questions.
• Creativity and Flexibility: Adapts and changes course of action when appropriate; effectively transitions from task to task; deals well with unresolved situations, frequent change, delays, or unexpected events; maintains objectives amidst shifting priorities.
• Curiosity and Initiative: Acts proactively; addresses issues or opportunities without supervision; focuses on desired results and accomplishments; demonstrates clear purpose, enthusiasm, and a "can-do" attitude.
• Precision and Managing Execution: Manages multiple projects and effectively prioritizes tasks, responsibilities, and goals; uses goals to guide actions and creates detailed action plans; organizes and schedules people and tasks; utilizes resources effectively to meet goals.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively with others to accomplish business goals and objectives; asks others for their ideas and opinions; supports team's decisions; contributes to the team's efforts.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Must have experience and knowledge of diesel and gas powered engines.

• Must supply your own tools that would be required to do the job. Only a small amount of company owned tools are provided. Must read, write, and understand the primary language used in the workplace.
• Must have strong record keeping experience
• Must possess basic computational ability and computer skills.
• Most work tasks are performed outdoors. Must be able to work in all outdoor temperatures.
• The worker is subject to noise: there is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout to be heard above the surrounding noise level. Also subject to vibration: exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body.
• The worker is subject to hazards which includes: a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, chemicals, and atmospheric conditions—one or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or skin: fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, and oils or other fluids.
• Must be able to stand and exert well-paced mobility for up to 4 hours in length and be able to reach other locations of the farm in a timely manner.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, squat and stretch.
• Must be able to lift 25 pounds on a regular and continuing basis and infrequently lift 50 pounds
• Requires grasping, writing, standing, sitting, walking, repetitive motions, bending, climbing, listening, and hearing ability and visual acuity.
• Requires manual dexterity to use and operate all necessary equipment.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2 years diesel and gas engine experience required

• High school or equivalent education required.

• Must possess a valid driver’s license.

This job description is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of all job functions that an employee in this position may be asked to perform from time to time.