Schedule: Full-Time / Seasonal
Key Responsibilities
- Diagnostic & Repair: Diagnose, overhaul, and repair gas and diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and heavy farm machinery.
- Preventative Maintenance: Execute routine and preventative maintenance programs across all tractors, combines, sprayers, tillage equipment, and diesel utility vehicles.
- Field Service & Emergency Repairs: Perform emergency field service and mobile mechanical repairs during critical planting, spraying, and harvest operations to minimize downtime.
- Shop & Equipment Maintenance: Maintain a clean, organized shop environment, manage spare parts inventory, safely operate shop tools/welders, and assist with general equipment operation as needed.
- Maintenance Scheduling & Coordination: Develop, track, and manage preventative maintenance schedules for all fleet equipment and machinery to optimize operational uptime during peak seasons.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal certification or degree in Diesel Hydraulics, Heavy Equipment Mechanics, or Automotive Technology.
- Prior experience with diagnostic software (e.g., John Deere Service ADVISOR, Case IH EST).
- Proficiency in metal fabrication, MIG/TIG welding, and torch cutting.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in diesel engine repair, heavy equipment diagnostics, and mechanical overhaul.
- Good understanding of advanced hydraulic systems, powertrain troubleshooting, electrical systems, and A/C systems.
- Ability to safely operate shop equipment, specialty tools, hoists, and diagnostic computers.
- Demonstrate high accountability and attention to safety protocols while working around heavy machinery and shop tools.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to create and maintain equipment service schedules independently.
- Adapt flexibly to fluid field conditions, weather windows, and intensive seasonal demands in spraying schedules.
- Valid driver’s license (Commercial Driver’s License / CDL preferred, or willingness to obtain).
- Willingness and availability to travel and work extended hours or weekends during peak agricultural application seasons.
Location Classification: CRK Farms
Additional Opportunities
At CRK Partners, we value versatility and personal growth. Beyond conventional crop production operations, we offer opportunities to cross-train and contribute across diverse areas of the business—such as aerial drone operations, organic crop production, custom forage operations, precision farming technology, agronomy management, and heavy equipment mechanics—tailoring roles to match the unique talents, interests, and strengths of applicants.