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Waterloo, Iowa Lanehaven Farms

Job Ref:  1492
Employer:  Lanehaven Farms
Company Name:  Lanehaven Farms
Category:  Accounting - Finance
Equipment - Machinery
Farming
Grain
Maintenance – Repair
Organic
Seed
Skilled Labor Trade
Job Type:  Full Time

Location
Country:  United States
State:  Iowa
City:  Waterloo
Zip Code:  50701
Map: 
Waterloo, IA 50701, USA (Show on map)
Work From Home:  No

Description
Lanehaven Farms

WELCOME to Lanehaven Farms; we are hiring a AG & DIESEL FARM MECHANIC. In this role, you will be responsible for all aspects of the maintenance of the farm equipment. You will join a progressive seed corn, commercial crop, organic crop, and hog farm based in Northeast Iowa. The farm has been an early adopter of leading-edge technologies that improve processes' efficiency, quality, and overall effectiveness. Core values characterize how the farm lives and conduct business daily.

WE OFFER:
A very competitive hourly wage with overtime based on experience and qualifications, group health, dental and vision insurance, flex system cafeteria plan, 401k retirement plan, and life insurance.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

ORGANIZATION
  • Keep the shop and parts room clean and organized.
  • Organize a logical and reasonable system to monitor and maintain an economical level of parts inventory.
  • Maintain equipment files including records of all performance of maintenance and repairs for each piece of equipment.
  • Keep thorough records of time allocation by job and submit them regularly to the office for billing.
  • Provide all receipts to the office with appropriate enterprise coding daily.


EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
  • Develop, maintain, and adhere to a preventive maintenance schedule for all vehicles and machines.
  • Diagnose problems and determine where repairs are needed.
  • Perform routine vehicle inspections and ensure compliance to all DOT regulations.
  • Maintain and care for all shop tools, machines and equipment.
  • Be responsible for keeping all vehicles and machines clean inside and out.
  • Rigorously and thoroughly prepare all equipment for upcoming seasonal work to minimize in-season repairs and downtime.
  • Assist with management of precision farming technology deployment and data capture management.
  • Maintain safety features on all movable equipment and the shop, including warning labels, slow moving vehicle signs, PTO shields, gravity stops, etc. and help eliminate farm hazards as they are discovered or reported.


GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Assist with field work and other general farm work, as necessary.
  • Operate feed mill, when needed, to minimize down time.
  • Assist off-loading of supplier deliveries.
  • Be safe and consider the safety of others.
  • Cooperate with Owners to develop and enforce an effective safety program.
  • Obtain and annually renew pesticide applicators certification.


DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • A degree in Diesel Ag Technology or similar work experience.
  • A private pesticide applicators license or the ability to get one.
  • A valid driver’s license and the ability to pass vehicle insurance verification. A commercial driver’s license is preferred.
  • Excellent organizational skills and appreciation for the value of accurate data and reporting.
  • A mindset of curiosity and progressiveness.
  • Experience operating farm equipment beneficial.
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