Mechanic

Job Description

Twin Pine Bison Company is seeking a motivated maintenance technician to assist with the care and equipment maintenance of our ranch in Wheatland, WY. The ideal candidate will be energetic, resourceful, and self-motivated, and able to work in isolation or in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide skilled labor required for the preventive maintenance and repair of ranch equipment.
• Monitor inventory levels of operating supplies, replacement parts, and materials and notify supervisor when reordering is necessary.
• Comply with state and federal vehicle requirements.
• Maintain vehicle records.
• Work independently as well as with others.
• Follow established safety policies and practices.
• Ability to work weekends, as needed.

Requirements

• Must have 5-10 years of experience working on all types of engines.
• Automotive technology program or certification preferred.
• Responsible for independently performing diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on agricultural equipment, small construction equipment, ATV/UTVs, and automobiles.
• Ability to move between different types of small engine and drive train applications.
• Complete and thorough documentation of machine information, diagnostics, and repairs performed on work orders and on-time submittal of information.
• Verify vehicle performance by conducting test drives, adjusting controls, and systems.
• Strong electrical skills are required.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Possess a valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
• Possession of a CDL preferred.
• Basic computer skills desired with the ability to maintain and access accurate records.
• Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Work to help promote a positive, respectful, energetic, efficient, and motivated team environment.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• Exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Exposure to various types of machinery noise.
• Exposure to heavy vehicle traffic areas.
• Vision enough to perform functions such as identifying materials necessary to complete maintenance on equipment and to operate ranch vehicles and equipment.
• Manual dexterity enough to operate tools, vehicles, and equipment.
• Flexibility enough to bend, twist, and reach as to load and unload equipment, supplies, or tools.
• Stamina and strength enough to lift and/or move 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to bend or stoop repeatedly or continuously over extended periods of time.

Conditions of Employment

Candidates must successfully complete all pre-employment screenings and employment eligibility verification. Pre-employment screenings include a background and national sex offender search, a motor vehicle record search, and for some positions, a physical demands evaluation.