Equipment Service Technician - Fleet Services (Req 11267)

Are you interested in joining an industry leader who is passionate about growth? Southern States Cooperative is a retail agriculture cooperative serving the agronomy, energy and farm supply needs of its members and customers across eight states in the Southeastern United States. At Southern States Cooperative (A Farmer Owned Cooperative since 1923); we serve a wide range of farm inputs including: fertilizer, seed, livestock feed, pet food, animal health supplies, and petroleum products, as well as other items for the farm and home.We are focused on helping our employees and our customers grow, by being the very best at offering challenging and rewarding career opportunities to our employees and providing superior products, services and growing solutions for our valued customers. We want to hear from you, so come grow with us!!!How you will impact Southern States Cooperative:Performs maintenance and repair of Southern States Cooperative, Inc. (SSC) fleet of vehicles, on & off road equipment, rolling stock and stationary equipment within designated district. Utilizes mechanical and automotive expertise to effectively maintain and repair specialized vehicles and related equipment used in fertilizer and crop protectant application and refined fuels delivery, as well as commercial delivery of bulk and packaged merchandise. Strictly adheres to government regulations and SSC operating procedures.

• Maintain regular communication with facility leadership regarding daily service, maintenance and repair of SSC fleet vehicles and related equipment. Provide updates and input on schedule, job progress, supply of materials and parts, and other critical factors. 
• Safely perform maintenance and repair of SSC motorized fleet vehicles and related equipment. Vehicles will vary by location.

What you need to succeed:Education: Requires a High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) 

• Able to read and interpret blueprints and schematic symbols, manuals, mechanical and automotive specifications, diagrams, meters, gauges, and control panels
• Active CDL Class A is preferred
• Relevant job certifications are preferred (i.e. hot metal works, welding, etc..)
• Experience operating heavy equipment is preferred
• Will require some minimal overnight travel

Some of the many benefits we offer:

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Health Care Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Accident Death and Dismemberment Insurance
• Paid Time Office
• Vacation Buy-Back
• Company Holidays
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Legal Services
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Merchandise Discounts
• Wellness Program
• Volunteer Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program   

Southern States Cooperative, Inc., is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate against individuals based on their race, color, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws, or regulations.