Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Anamoose (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Employer-provided meals

Weekly town transportation

Job summary

H2ajobs in North Dakota is seeking a hands-on farm machinery technician to maintain, repair, and overhaul tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. You will record parts used, reassemble equipment, and test operation after repairs.

Experience with basic electrical testing, welding or fabrication, and the ability to work in extreme conditions is required. Housing and meals are provided by the employer, with weekly town transportation available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak English.
• Experience with farm machinery repair or similar work is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles (tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems).
• Record details of repairs and parts used.
• Reassemble machines, test operation, and adjust as needed.
• Test and replace electrical components using meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools.
• Fabricate new metal parts as required.
• Install/repair irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.

Skills

English

Tools

Test meters

Soldering equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).

Transport: The employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English.