Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs in Newport News, VA

Farm Equipment Mechanic inspects, maintains, repairs, assembles and overhauls farm machinery, equipment, and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, pumps, tilling equipment, trucks, and other mechanized equipment. Applies mastery of skills in area of specialization. Being a Farm Equipment Mechanic requires a high school diploma or its equivalent. Works under general supervision. Additionally, Farm Equipment Mechanic relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish assigned goals. May lead and direct the work of others, and be considered the lead for a specific area or unit. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Ag and Turf Field Mechanic
  • JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT GROUP
  • Locust, VA OTHER
  • Job Details

    Level:    Experienced
    Job Location:    Locust Hill - Locust Hill, VA
    Position Type:    Full Time
    Education Level:    High School
    Salary Range:    Undisclosed
    Travel Percentage:    Road Warrior
    Job Shift:    Day
    Job Category:    Skilled Labor - Trades

    Career Opportunity with James River Equipment

    Join the team at James River Equipment in Locust Hill

    The combination of our experience, culture, and focus on customer service has resulted in James River Equipment becoming one of the most distinguished and widely respected John Deere dealers in the country. Our steady growth in service, rentals, parts, and sales is a direct reflection of the loyalty of our customers and our increase in the variety of products we offer.

    We are currently seeking an experienced Ag and Turf Service Mechanic for a field role!

    As an Ag Field Mechanic, your more typical responsibilities will include:

    • Inspecting, diagnosing, repairing, adjusting, and maintaining construction on various types of large ag equipment
    • Utilizing problem-solving resources such as DTAC, technical manuals, personal skills, and experience in order to perform diagnosis of equipment problems
    • Requesting proper parts needed for repair through the parts department and keeping track of machine status
    • Planning and executing the sequence of repairs
    • Conducting engine underhauls, head gaskets, rear axle replacement, hydraulic valves and pumps, rock shafts, and transmission repairs
    • Preparing accurate inspection and service reports, and maintaining other records as required
    • Following company policies and government regulations
    • Keeping work areas clean and orderly, while complying with company safety standards 

    As an Ag Field Mechanic, you will be working out at customer locations (with occasional work required outside in varying weather conditions) to repair, conduct maintenance, and address any customer concerns or questions regarding a variety of large ag equipment. 

    Job Requirements Include:

    • High School diploma or equivalent experience. Must have valid driver's license with clean driving record.
    • 3-5 years or more of recent experience as a field mechanic working on large ag equipment and diesel engines. Recent experience working on John Deere equipment is strongly preferred.
    • Vocation or technical degree, or equivalent work experience or training.
    • Knowledge of service department operations, heavy equipment technology department operations, and heavy equipment technology in general.

    As our ideal candidate, you'll take responsibility to safely execute the work while demonstrating excellent attention to detail. You are a fast learner, with superb communication skills and a dedication to delivering quality work. Further, you have the ability to collaborate and build relationships with coworkers, customers, and vendors, with excellent interpersonal skills.

    Above all, you'll be a reliable and friendly team player who has a natural aptitude for problem-solving and is eager to contribute to an established, growing company! 

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    Working at James River Equipment


    About the Benefits

    The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive hourly rate (negotiable based on experience) and eligibility for monthly technician incentive bonuses. In addition, our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits, including:

     

    • Extended health, dental, and vision insurance with no waiting period for benefits 
    • Health savings account
    • Flexible spending account
    • Disability and life insurance
    • 401k with employer match and profit share
    • Annual tools and PPE allowance 
    • Employee recognition rewards program
    • Opportunities to attend a yearly cruise for top performers
    • Paid time for employees to take online training at home
    • Company laptop 
    • Company cell phone and vehicle provided for Field Technicians
    • Opportunities for leadership and professional growth 
    • Quarterly group outings, company events, and employee recognition programs

     

    Upon joining us, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and diverse team that takes pride in a job well done.

     

    If you're looking for a satisfying workplace and would like to take your career forward, Apply Now!

     

    For more information about what it’s like to work at James River Equipment, please visit our website at www.jamesriverequipment.com

     

     

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Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Hampton
  • Branscome
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • Job Title: Heavy Equipment Mechanic - HamptonDiagnose and repair heavy highway, grading and asphalt equipment and maintenance issues.Description of Duties:Ensure a safe work environment in compliance ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Assistant Equipment Mechanic – Entry Level
  • Allan Myers
  • Williamsburg, VA FULL_TIME
  • Responsibilities This position will rotate the different departments within the Shops to get experiential assignments/exposure to all aspects of the department, with an assigned mentor for each rotati...
  • 16 Days Ago

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Public Works/Fleet - Heavy Equipment Mechanic Day Shift
  • City of Hampton
  • Hampton, VA FULL_TIME
  • The purpose of the class is to perform complex work in the maintenance and repair on a variety of vehicles and equipment. The class works under general supervision according to set procedures but dete...
  • 1 Day Ago

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Mechanic
  • Middlesex County School District
  • Saluda, VA FULL_TIME
  • POSITION TITLE: Bus Shop Mechanic TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: 12 months 261 days SALARY: Support VI $37,626 - 55,434 FLSA: Non-Exempt REPORTS TO: Director of Operations PRIMARY FUNCTION: To perform skilled w...
  • 29 Days Ago

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Mechanic
  • Unilode
  • Christchurch, VA FULL_TIME
  • About Unilode Unilode owns and manages the world’s largest fleet of approximately 160,000 unit load devices (ULDs), for use in the aviation industry, and owns and operates the largest global network f...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Delivery Driver
  • Southern States Cooperative, Inc
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • This job description is a summary of essential job functions necessary for the satisfactory performance of this position...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Union (Outside) Machinist - Norfolk, VA 2024
  • Norfolk Southern Corp.
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Requisition 37073: Union (Outside) Machinist - Norfolk, VA 2024 #LI-CC1 Job Description Inspect, service, repair and mai...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Pickup/Delivery Driver - Chesapeake
  • Quality Equipment, LLC
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Job Description Job Description We are a John Deere dealer with 36 locations serving a diverse group of agricultural, co...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Location Manager (Franklin, VA)
  • The Judge Group
  • Franklin, VA
  • The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held organization, with roots firmly planted in agriculture and agricul...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Service Advisor - Chesapeake
  • Quality Equipment, LLC
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Job Description Job Description We are a John Deere dealer with 36 locations serving a diverse group of agricultural, co...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Union (Outside) Machinist - Norfolk, VA 2024
  • BuildSubmarines.com
  • Norfolk, VA
  • Requisition 37073: Union (Outside) Machinist - Norfolk, VA 2024 #LI-CC1 Job Description Inspect, service, repair and ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Team Member
  • Tractor Supply
  • Chesapeake, VA
  • Overall Job Summary This position is responsible for interacting with customers and team members, supporting selling ini...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Team Member
  • Tractor Supply
  • Williamsburg, VA
  • Overall Job Summary This position is responsible for interacting with customers and team members, supporting selling ini...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Newport News is located at 37°4′15″N 76°29′4″W / 37.07083°N 76.48444°W / 37.07083; -76.48444 (37.071046, −76.484557). According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 120 square miles (310 km2), of which 69 square miles (180 km2) is land and 51 square miles (130 km2) (42.4%) is water. The city is located at the Peninsula side of Hampton Roads in the Tidewater region of Virginia, bordering the Atlantic Ocean. The Hampton Roads Metropolitan Statistical Area (officially known as the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC MSA) is the 37th largest in the nation with...
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Income Estimation for Farm Equipment Mechanic jobs
$35,545 to $54,474
Newport News, Virginia area prices
were up 1.2% from a year ago

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