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U.S. Sugar lists this Harvest Mechanic III opportunity in clewiston, Florida. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Harvest Mechanic III
Posting Start Date: 8/12/26
Job Location: UNITED STATES SUGAR AGRICULTURE
(5) Harvest Mechanic III
Regular, Full-Time
Location: Harvest Shop
Job Description
The Harvest Mechanic will safely, accurately, maintain, service, and repair sugar cane harvesting and related equipment in a fast paced, team based, and constantly changing work environment.
Must be able to clearly document and communicate repair activities, including root causes of failures and recommendations to correct or prevent future equipment downtime. Job duties encompass all facets of equipment maintenance within Harvest Operations, as well as other mobile and stationary equipment across agricultural, industrial, and on- and off-highway applications. Work is performed efficiently and cost-effectively with minimal supervision
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications
Safely, correctly, and efficiently repair and maintain Harvest Equipment including but not limited to cane elevators, cane harvesters, tractors, air compressors, and other support equipment
Perform time based repairs and inspections
Perform accurate diagnosis and repair of equipment breakdowns
Change parts and components on equipment
Operate support equipment such as bucket truck, boom truck, carry deck, and other mobile equipment
Operate various lifting devices including proper rigging procedures
Must have positive results from Company-designated tests designed to measure basic skills, job skills, mechanical aptitude and/or other interests, skills and characteristics
Must have at least 4 years of work experience in the mobile equipment and/or vehicle maintenance field
A Heavy Equipment Program or similar Certification from a Technical College may substituted for 2 years of work experience
Must obtain MAC/609 certification within 90 days of job award
Must obtain forklift certification within 30 days of job award
Must successfully complete any required orientation, training, and continuing education courses
Must have a valid Florida driver's license Class E or above (Class B CDL is preferred)
Must have successfully completed the TOST and/or Ramsey Test
Must have basic computer skills and the ability to learn basic Microsoft Office programs, order parts, and maintain detailed records of maintenance activities via a computerized maintenance management system
Must be able to read, write and speak the English language in order to comprehend instructions and communicate information on the job to ensure personal and co-worker safety on the work site.
Must have the ability to work anywhere within the company in variable/extreme weather conditions and work nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
Must possess and utilize the necessary tools and equipment in performance of the required job functions
Demonstrate the physical ability to perform the essential functions of the job.
Demonstrate the ability to visually identify leaking/loose/worn/broken/dirty components
Demonstrate the ability to listen, learn, gain experience and judgment, work with others, and follow accepted repair industry standards in order to plan and accomplish a variety of tasks with minimal supervision
Demonstrate the ability to follow instructions, safety and housekeeping procedures, and planned work schedules
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of principles and fundamentals of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, and pneumatic theories
Demonstrate commitment and motivation to reducing equipment downtime and failures
Demonstrate the ability to accurately use and read tape measure, micrometers, dial indicators, calipers, read and understand mobile equipment instrumentation
Demonstrate ability to operate scanners, multi-meters, flow meters, torque measuring devices, etc.
Demonstrate the ability to read and understand shop manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, flow charts, parts books, etc.
No active disciplinary action and good work history
Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:
The work environment characteristics and physical requirements described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee works and drives in outside weather conditions on a regular basis
Working conditions may be rainy, hot, cold, humid, dusty, foggy etc. depending on the weather.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud
Duties of this job are occasionally performed in an office environment
Employee may be required to drive a vehicle for extended time periods
Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, climb, work at moderate heights, use hands to handle and/or move various objects, tools and/or controls, reach with hands and arms, use balance, talk, hear, and see. Occasionally sit while travelling and/or testing equipment
Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus
Ability to operate and use all equipment necessary and use common office equipment
Ability to move or handle various items generally weighing between 0-75 pounds. Ability to lift and carry up to 75 pounds and occasionally lift more than 75 pounds
This position will be reporting to Andy Alston and/or Harvest Maintenance Supervisor.
This job description should not be construed to imply that these requirements are
the exclusive standards of the position. Employees will be expected to follow any other instructions, and perform any other duties, as may be required by supervision.
Worksite address
clewiston, FL, 33440, US
Who can apply
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