Agricultural Equipment Operators/Farmworkers

3 D LAND & FARMS LLC; Newberry (FL); Sur place; USD 26 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transport provided

Résumé du poste

H2Ajobs in Florida is seeking workers for winterization and off-season maintenance of farm equipment, irrigation systems, and vehicles. Responsibilities include draining fluids, battery handling, lubrication, corrosion protection, and storage prep to ensure readiness for the next season.

The role also covers post-season inspections, disassembly/reassembly, testing of hydraulics, drivetrains, and electrical components, plus fabricating parts and repairing sheets metal as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 months of experience in farm equipment maintenance.
• Ability to perform winterization and prepare equipment for storage.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulics, and basic vehicle systems.

Responsabilités

• Winterize farm equipment, irrigation systems and vehicles during off-season.
• Inspect, maintain, repair and test mechanical and electrical systems.
• Dismantle, reassemble, and test critical components such as hydraulics and drivetrains.
• Fabricate or replace parts; patch metal and wiring as needed; apply coatings.

Connaissances

Winterization

Equipment maintenance

Electrical testing

Hydraulics testing

Dismantling and reassembly

Fabrication

Soldering

Hand tools

Outils

Test meters

Soldering tools

Welding equipment

Metal fabrication tools

Description du poste

The job duties requested are only performed during the winter months when equipment is removed from field operation and is no longer in use. During this off-season period, the primary responsibilities center around the winterization, inspection, maintenance, and repair of all farm equipment, irrigation systems and vehicles including fixing and setup to ensure their longevity and readiness for the next operational season. Winterization duties include draining fluids such as fuel, oil, and coolant; adding fuel stabilizers; disconnecting or removing batteries; lubricating moving parts; sealing engine and cab openings to prevent rodent infestation; applying protective coatings to exposed metal surfaces to guard against corrosion; and conducting a general assessment to prepare equipment for long-term storage. In addition to winterization, the position requires post-and preseason inspections of all vehicles and machinery to evaluate wear and tear and identify any mechanical issues. The role involves dismantling defective machines; reassembling machines and components; and testing the operation of critical systems such as hydraulics, drivetrains, and electrical components. Tasks include testing and replacing electrical wiring and parts using test meters, soldering tools, and hand tools; replacing or repairing defective or worn parts; fabricating new metal parts when necessary; and patching or replacing bent or torn sheet metal. Additional responsibilities include cleaning equipment, parts, and tools; installing replacement parts; testing electrical circuits for safety and function; applying paint or protective coatings; inspecting equipment for structural defects or wear; and repairing or replacing mechanical and structural components. During this time the farm might experience cold spells with frost and frost protection practices will be used to protect blueberries. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

Benefits

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities including utensils, stoves, refrigeration, and dishwashing accommodations to H-2A workers and those workers in corresponding employment who are not reasonably able to return to their residence within the same day. All cooking and kitchen facilities will be maintained in working order and are sufficient for workers to provide and prepare three meals a day. The employer will provide free transportation to stores at least every two weeks to allow workers to shop for groceries and other necessary items. In the event the housing indicated in this clearance order becomes unavailable and the employer secures alternate housing which does not contain free and convenient kitchen facilities (in accordance with 20 CFR § 655.122(d)(6)), the employer will provide each worker with three meals per day at NO charge for such meals as indicated below in Section E Item 2
• Transport: The employer is a fixed site employer with 1 pickup truck, which shall be treated as passenger automobiles as described in 29 CFR Section 500.102, with a seating capacity of four (4), which are available for the worker(s) to use, at no cost to the worker(s) to get to and from the worker(s) housing to the worksite(s) and back to housing at the end of the day. These vehicles may also be used to get supplies and groceries as well as for personal errands, weekly to the nearest town of Rudyard.

Experience wanted: 3 months