Power Equipment / Small Engine Mechanic bei FEDERATED CO-OPS INC

Description

Federated Co-ops has an opening for a Power Equipment / Small Engine Mechanic to work our of our Princeton Country Store! As a Power Equipment / Small Engine Mechanic, you will be responsible for repairing riding and walk behind mowers, snow blowers, utility vehicles and other power equipment. This position will diagnose, repair and replace power equipment parts and provide standard service and maintenance by performing the following duties.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Power Equipment / Small Engine Mechanic: Other duties may be assigned

• Locates causes of trouble, dismantles engines, and examines parts for defects.
• Provides repair and time estimates.
• Replaces or repairs parts such as rings and bearings.
• Cleans/adjusts/replaces carburetor and fuel systems.
• Starts repaired engines and listens to sounds to test performance.
• Replaces engines on machines.
• Repairs/replaces mower decks, blades, and performs routine service.
• Repairs and replaces drive systems.
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
• Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: 

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least two years of full time mechanical, electrical and combustion engine repair experience repairing large and small lawn equipment, utility vehicles, mowers, tillers, generators, and other related equipment 
• Experience with MTD small engines preferred but not required
• Experience with Utility Vehicle repair and service is desired
• Ability to use a computer for parts inquiries, ordering, and processing warranty claims
• Working mechanical knowledge, including the use of tools and test equipment
• Ability to perform accurate repair of customer product
• Ability to follow directions and specific process steps to ensure quality workmanship
• Must complete all technician training elements within required time frames
• Ability to work a Monday- Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Must possess and maintain a valid state driver’s license
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Physical Demands:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, pull, push and must regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds.  Vision abilities include near/distance/color/peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The wage range for this position is $15 - $25/hour. The actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Below is a summary of the benefits Federated Co-ops Inc. offers to employees and are subject to eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

Benefits:
Federated Co-ops Inc. offers a competitive benefits package to those who qualify which includes medical insurance, HSA employer contribution, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, matching 401(k), employee assistance program, disability insurance, employee discounts, referral program, clothing allowance/uniforms, paid holidays, floating holiday, PTO and direct deposit.