Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in New Iberia, LA

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is a leading supplier of Material Handling and Construction Equipment. Representing multiple lines, we are a turnkey operation offering new, used, parts, service and rental for industrial and construction equipment needs. Hugg and Hall knows that an environment where the employee is valued, well-trained, and confident will bring satisfaction to the customer or client. If you are seeking a career with a company that can offer opportunity and respect as a team member then you should consider employment with Hugg & Hall Equipment Company. Our team includes sales representative, service technicians, and a variety of other positions that will work together to make our customers’ needs our own. 
 
Hugg & Hall offers competitive compensation, quarterly incentive and benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401K and paid vacation. 

The Shop Service Tech position is responsible for the diagnose and repair  of various types of Material Handling and/or Construction Equipment.                      

DUTIES:

REPAIRS EQUIPMENT

• Assessing environment and scope of work to determine safest way to proceed
• Evaluating equipment based on reported problem
• Diagnosing malfunctioning equipment
• Discussing evaluation with Shop Manager
• Completing parts requisition for necessary parts to make repairs
• Replacing faulty parts
• Repairing unit to bring it to operational and safety standards

COMMUNICATING REGARDING REPAIRS

• Working closely with parts department to secure accuracy in quote
• Giving Shop Foreperson and PSS representative estimated time to complete job

TIME MANAGEMENT

• Being prepared for working scheduled hours per location with 30 minute lunch and two 15 minute breaks with special hours as needed
• Planning day’s workload based on Shop Foreperson and PSSR direction
• Minimizing lost time

QUALIFICATIONS:  Must be able to fulfill essential job functions in a consistent state of alertness and safe manner

Required Skills/Experience

minimum 1 year mechanical training/education, and/or experience in related field

possessing complete line of tools including specialized tools needed to complete job at customer site

above average communication skills

ability to obtain forklift certification

ability to read or be trained in reading schematics

ability to work independently with minimal supervision

having general knowledge of operating various equipment

ability to accomplish duties with accuracy and timeliness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Physical Demands/Environmental Conditions:

This position will be working in company operating facilities and outdoors. The employee will encounter varying weather conditions and temperatures.  This position will be frequently working on equipment with potential hazard.  Appropriate safety equipment and practices are required.

Must be able to lift 50 pounds.  Occasionally may be required to lift items weighing up to 100 pounds.  Must be able to push/pull up to 100 pounds.

Position requires sitting, standing, walking, twisting, climbing and crawling.

Position requires bending, stooping, kneeling or squatting handling/fingering and outward reaching on a daily basis.

Must be able to wear safety glasses and safety shoes.

Must be medically capable of performing all aspects of the job with the maximum amount of safety. (Initial hire requires passing of pre-employment background check, physical abilities test, drug test and driving record).

This position is deemed a Safety Sensitive job for purposes of the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Amendment, the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act and the Louisiana Therapeutic Marijuana Act.

Hugg & Hall Equipment Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. We are a Drug Free Workplace and place Safety First.