Journeyman IX

Title: Journeyman IX
Salary Range: $33.80 per Hour
Status: Non-Exempt
Location: Salinas, CA | Yuma, AZ
Reports to: Manager Field Haul

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PRIMARY PURPOSE
Under minimum supervision, perform a variety of skilled maintenance and repair work relating to Dole facilities and equipment. The Journeyman IX level associate will be responsible for mechanical duties, greasing, have knowledge of bearings, pulleys, belts, rebuild basic gearboxes, and ability and skill to use hand tools and basic power tools.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS/DUTIES OF THE POSITIO N

• Troubleshoot/repair mechanical equipment and components.
• Troubleshoot/repair pneumatic, hydraulic, and electrical.
• Perform metal fabrication, welding, and basic machining.
• Perform inspection on several types of equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and E-Service on equipment, vehicles, trucks, harvesters, and other types of equipment.
• Use of various heavy mechanic hand tools necessary to repair industrial equipment.
• Forklift, trucks, tractors, and harvest operations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Performing the maintenance, installation and necessary modifications of mechanical equipment including machine conveyors, rollers, sprockets, and belts on conveyors.
• Working as a team member on all aspects associated with the maintenance, assembly, site cleanup, and loading equipment.
• Must have own tools.
• Must follow all safety rules and company policies.
• Compete all other tasks or assignment as directed by supervisor/manager.

JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES (Knowledge, Skill And Experience Requirements)

• Five years at a journeyman level in the maintenance, repair, and alterations of electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Strong mechanical experience.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain of basic hand/power tools.
• Ability to read and follow the operation and maintenance manuals for equipment.
• Basic troubleshooting skills.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work unsupervised as well as within a team.
• Work in a safe manner and always adhere to safe working procedures/protocols.
• Available to work weekends and holidays.

ROLE COMPETENCIES (To be Completed by HR)

• Functional Expertise
• Business Acumen
• Problem Solving
• Leadership
• Impact
• Interpersonal Skills/ Influence

INTERNAL & EXTERNAL RELATIONS

• Internal
  • Interact with managers and employees, answers questions regarding maintenance equipment and repair timelines.
• External
  • Parts warehouses and contractors

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Required
  • High School diploma or GED.
• Preferred
  • Mechanical certification(s)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Employees are required to wear approved shoes and protective equipment. Constant standing on a concrete floor, reaching, and repetitive hand movements will be required. Ability to use hands and fingers to handle tools. Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work at heights. Ability to lift up to an excess of 50 lbs. Ability to work in closed proximities. Ability to bend at the waist, crouching, bending, stooping while working close to the ground.

EQUIPMENT NEEDED

• Two-way radio

WORK HOUR REQUIREMENT

• Ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and rotating shifts.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to relocate

EEO STATEMENT: We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) English
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Spanish
Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) English
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA) Spanish
Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA)