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At Lennard Ag, you’ll join a large, full-service agriculture company utilizing cutting-edge technologies and practices. We offer a collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere with an emphasis on work-life balance and opportunities for training and advancement. We pride ourselves on our unique and energetic culture that brings together professionals from a variety of backgrounds into one seamless and committed team.
View our open positions below. This page is updated regularly, so if you don’t see something for you right now, check back soon. We look forward to hearing from you.
Some benefits of working for Lennard Ag Co. includes:
Varied workdays (no two days are the same)
Skill development
Opportunities to grow and benefit from career progression
Our company is fast growing
We give back, donating to charities in our area
Our harvest meal celebration is an annual appreciation meal for our employees
Our company is full service ( seed to packaging)
Lead Diesel Mechanic
Howe, Indiana
Overview of Position
•Lead Diesel Mechanics are responsible for anything from routine maintenance work to specialized repairs.
•Mechanics are required to perform a range of duties and responsibilities that can differ from day to day depending on the jobs that they are assigned to. They job is to work closely and lead other mechanics to complete repair jobs in a timely and efficient manner.
Summary of Duties
•Perform preventative maintenance repairs and part replacements on Forklifts, pickups, semis, trailers, and farm tractors
•Responsible for 36 semis, 20 container trailers, 19 belt trailers, and 25 SUV/Pickups
•Scope of service: Oil changes, greasing, clutches, u-joints, brakes, tires, 90-day inspections, DOT inspections, engines, transmissions, suspensions, etc.
•Conduct fuel and electrical diagnostics
•Maintain Maintenance records, DOT paperwork, oil change schedule and purchase orders
•Develop and maintain a part number list by equipment
•Order and monitor parts
•Maintain and organize parts inventory
•Maintain clean appearance of fleet and shop area
•Maintain clean and safe shop appearance in compliance with Corporate/OSHA Standards:
•Daily-sweep job area, clean up grease/oil.
•Weekly-sweep whole shop clean benches, dump trash, stock shelves, organized tool boxes, organize part shelves
•Ensure strong communication to Facility Manager
•Follow all OSHA safety standards
•Hours may vary approximately: 40 hours per week
Standard Routine Job Expectations:
•Ongoing part number list by equipment updated-saved on the Operations drive(O-drive)
•Ongoing quality check of maintenance performance of crew
•Daily Maintenance files updated
•Daily organization and cleanliness of shop area
•Daily communication to management on project status
•Weekly parts inventory reviewed and organized
•Weekly updates made to oil change schedule sheet
•DOT Inspections done annually
•Work Experience Requirement
•Minimum 3-4 years mechanical experience in working on diesel trucks
•Extensive knowledge in vehicles is key in this role, this will help to diagnose larger scale more complex repair problems.
Education Requirement: Preferred two-year degree in Ag Technology, Ag Engineering, or Ag Mechanics
Skill Set Requirement:
•Ability to lead a team as well as work independently
•Ability to work extended hours during busier seasons such as planting and harvesting seasons.
•Excellent customer service skills
•Good critical-thinking and problem-solving skills
•Practical knowledge of proper diagnostic equipment
•Strong attention to detail
•Good organizational and time management skills
Motivations/Interests: Ability to get the job done in the most safe, efficient, and effective way possible.
Physical Requirement:
•Ability to withstand dusty, humid, wind, and other inclement weather conditions
•Physical Demands of the job may include: Standing for longer periods of time, bending, sitting, walking, scooping, kneeling, twisting, turning, and climbing
Environmental Factor / Working Conditions:
•Work is performed in an agricultural repair/maintenance shop
•Occasional activities may take place that require PPE.
•Some travel may be required.
•Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands
•Hours of operation will vary based on time of seasons, and farm operational needs that arise overtime
Supervision Received: Glen Everett (Maintenance Manager)
Supervisory Responsibility: May oversee some smaller groups of H2A workers, and other mechanics throughout various parts of the seasons
Quality Standards: Required to follow company and departmental quality standards.
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
•401(k)
•Dental insurance
•Health insurance
•Paid time off
•Vision insurance
Schedule:
•8 hour shift
•Monday to Friday
•Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate: Howe, IN 46746: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Truck Mechanic
Howe, Indiana
Overview: Truck Mechanics repair various types of trucks and diagnose issues to implement the proper solutions.
Summary of Duties:
•Schedule, Conduct, and Perform all preventative maintenance/repair services (PM services) to ensure the equipment operates safely.
•Conduct DOT Inspections, Suspension Repair and Replacement, Electrical Trouble Shooting, Heating and AC Unit Repair
•Monitor tire wear and pressure continuously throughout the fleet daily
•Operating forklifts, power and hand moving equipment
•Changing and rotating of tires
•Ability to serve and communicate effectively with customers.
•Replace parts as needed
•Diagnose malfunctions in defective equipment by inspecting and testing using devises
•Interact with customers and replace malfunctioning parts to return working operation to truck components
Education Requirement: HS Diploma Required, Degree in Diesel Mechanics/Ag Technology Related Field is Preferred
Skill Set Requirement:
•Brake Certification Required
•Physical stamina
•Good hand eye coordination
•Mechanically inclined
•Detail-oriented
•Some computer knowledge, with the ability to diagnose warning codes
•Critical Thinking Skills
•Effective communication
•Ability to work well independently
•Team Player
•Reliable
•Excellent customer service skills
•Ability to life heavy equipment and parts regularly
Motivations/Interests: Ability to get the job done in the safest, and most effective way possible.
Environmental Factors/Working Conditions:
•Work is performed in a professional, smoke-free office environment.
•Occasional activities may take place within a manufacturing setting that require PPE.
•Some travel may be required.
•Work environment required immediate response to spontaneous customer demands
•Hours of operation will vary based on the task at hand
Quality Standards:
•Required to follow company and departmental quality standards.
•Reports to the Operations Manager
Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Employee may be asked to perform other duties at the company’s sole discretion.
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
•Diesel engine repair: 2 years (Required)
•Mechanical knowledge: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Commute: Howe, IN 46746 (Required)
Ability to Relocate: Howe, IN 46746: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
