Fleet Mechanic- Maintenance Specialist
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Who is Costa Farms? We're one of the world's largest horticultural growers â but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we've grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists!Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone's life.True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We're also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts.We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you'll find opportunities to learn and grow. You'll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You'll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community.You'll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law.Job DescriptionThe Fleet Mechanic - Maintenance Specialist at Costa Battlefield, our operating unit in Rapidan, VA:Performs standard vehicle and equipment maintenance.Transports our trailers to local vendors for repair and maintenance.Performs standard component inspections and repairs.Performs preventive maintenance.Diagnoses standard mechanical and electronic problems.Identifies root cause of basic failures/conditions and performs repairs as required.Interacts with drivers to properly determine nature of complaint once assigned a task.Ability to work overtime during peak season, including weekends.Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.Optimizes work processes.Customer-Centric (Internal and External).Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to prepare and interpret reports.Basic skills in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.).QualificationsFleet maintenance background which may include hydraulics, controls, welding.Must be able to communicate clearly and concisely to others, both verbally and in writing.High school diploma or equivalent required. Mechanic certification is preferred.Must possess a valid driver's license with Class A CDL and the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.Preferred to have at least three (3) years' experience as a mechanic.Basic Industrial Electrical troubleshooting and repair skills is preferred.Knowledge of occupational hazards and necessary safety precautions.Possess the ability to report to work on time and perform job responsibilities in a timely manner.Possess excellent oral communication skills.Ability to concentrate and accomplish tasks despite interruptions.Ability to perform a variety of tasks simultaneously.Ability to create and maintain accurate, timely and complete records.All applicants must be work-authorized.Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position.After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what's happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us!Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including:401(k) PlanCompany 401(k) Matching ContributionsHealth Savings AccountCare on Demand TelemedicineHealth InsuranceVision InsuranceSupplemental Insurance (Aflac)Virtual workplace for certain rolesChallenging and exciting work environmentEmployee discounts on plantsCosta Farms headquarters also has:On-site gym with showersOn-site cafeteria, quiet room, and indoor gamesLove Where You Work activities throughout the yearThis organization participates in E-Verify.#J-18808-Ljbffr