Small Engine Mechanic

Job Overview:

Diagnose and repair small engine machines and communicate with customers to find the best solution for the equipment considering their lawn & garden needs.

Responsibilities:

· Receive customer equipment needing repair or tune-ups, collect customer information, create repair orders and set expectations for completion of repair in SES Mgr absence.

· Diagnose customer equipment issues based on repair order information and short assessment process.

· Communicate recommendations to customer and proceed with repairs oncer approval is provided.

· Submit parts request to Parts Dept for repairing equipment.

· Maintain technical/mechanical certifications required by manufacturers.

· Decipher warranty vs non-warranty issues to help minimize customer and shop expenses.

· Provide advice to customers on how to make their OPE, lawn & garden equipment experience easier, more productive and last longer.

· Stay organized and maintain clean work environment.

Qualifications:

Education – not required.

Experience – 5 to 7 years of experience working as mechanic in agricultural business on gas powered engines preferred.

Skills – Strong written, organizational and verbal communication skills required. Ability to diagnose mechanical issues on small engines a must. Willingness to work independently and within a team environment. Basic computer skills. Ability to lift 50 to 100 pounds required.

Reports to:

Store Manager

Company Summary:

Adams Tractor is a retail business specializing in sales, service and parts in the tractor and lawn care industry. Originally established in Spokane, WA in 1929 by Don Adams the business has now grown to have 4 locations: Spokane, Coeur d’Alene (ID – 1948), Bonners Ferry (ID – 1976), Lewiston (ID – 2020) and Colville (WA – 2022). We began as a Ford Tractor dealer and have diversified to accommodate the constantly evolving needs of our customers and provide them with the best machines, implements, and parts available. Our current brands include Kubota, Land Pride, New Holland, Toro, Ariens/Gravely, Husqvarna and Stihl at the heart of our operations. We pride ourselves on understanding our customers’ needs and finding the best solution possible to make their lives easier and more productive.

Benefits & Salary:

This an hourly position with opportunities for bonuses within the organization. Healthcare, Dental and Vision along with 401K investment benefits are included after 90 days of employment. We offer a fun, hard-working, dog friendly environment with a calendar of paid holidays each year.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Mechanic: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lewiston, ID 83501: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person