Patten Seed Company/Super-Sod · 5 hours ago
Heavy Equipment Mechanic
54 Brown Farm Road SW Cartersville, GA 30120
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expSuper-Sod is a trusted name in turfgrass and one of the largest suppliers of sod in the nation. The Heavy Equipment Mechanic will be responsible for maintaining and repairing farm machinery, ensuring optimal performance through preventive maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs.
AgricultureFarmingHome and Garden
Responsibilities
Occasionally operates various mechanical equipment used in agricultural production, such as tractors, loaders, and irrigation equipment to perform diagnostic-based maintenance
Performs preventive maintenance inspections and service on machines
Thoroughly cleans machines and machine parts, removing parts and reinstalling, as necessary
Oils and lubricates moving parts on machines to ensure effective performance
Records and reports damaged, worn, or broken parts
Orders and installs replacement parts for machines
Identifies the causes of unexpected breakdowns of machines
Repairs broken machines quickly and efficiently
Prepares reports documenting work performed
Cleans, organizes, inventories, stocks, and otherwise maintains shop areas, parts, tools, and supplies
Coordinates with farm managers and supervisors to schedule regular maintenance or repairs on machines
Makes necessary modifications and implements tests runs; confers with farm manager regarding test results and makes additional alterations to machinery as necessary
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
2+ years of vocational experience or training in mechanics
Must be 19 years of age or older
All potential new hires will be subjected to a pre-employment background and motor vehicle check and drug screen
To perform essential job duties, all potential new hires must be eligible to drive a company vehicle according to Super-Sod insurance guidelines
Must possess a valid driver's license
No major safety and moving violations reported on MVR within the past (3) years
Preferred
Heavy equipment operating experience preferred
Experience with farm equipment maintenance preferred
Benefits
Competitive Wages
Flexible Paid Time Off
Comprehensive health and wellness plans (medical, dental, vision, HSA, supplemental life, accident, hospital, and critical illness)
Access to Employee Marketplace
Employer-sponsored discounts
Health and Wellness programs
Employee Assistance programs
Company
Patten Seed Company/Super-Sod
Patten Seed Company is a family-run business that started over 60 years ago in Lakeland, Georgia.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$10M2021-08-09Series Unknown· $10M
Leadership Team
B
Ben Copeland
Chief Executive Officer
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