Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Baker (MT); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores (occasional)

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking an Agricultural employee in Baker, Montana to maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, including tractors, seeders, and combines. The role requires mechanical skills, disassembly and repair of engines, and testing for optimal performance. A valid driver’s license and English proficiency are required.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer. Experience with frame building, fabrication, and use of machine tools such as milling, welding equipment,

Qualifications

• Mechanical skills and experience in disassembly and repair of farm machinery.
• Ability to disassemble, test, adjust and reassemble engines and components.
• Experience with hand tools, welding, cutting and fabrication.
• Must speak English and hold a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles (tractors, seeders, harvesters, trucks, implements).
• Test and adjust repaired equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Maintain repair records and parts inventory; keep work areas neat and organized.
• Provide on-site maintenance and transport when needed; travel with tools and parts as required.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic testing

Hand tools

Welding

English proficiency

Driver's license

Tools

Milling

Welding equipment

Grinders

Saw

Drill presses

Engine lathes

Job description

Agricultural employee is required to maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, seeders, harvesters, trucks, and implements. Mechanical skills, experience and training are required to disassemble defective machines, engines or engine components for repair, using hand, air or other mechanical tools and reassemble following repair. This includes testing, operation and making adjustments, as necessary to ensure optimal performance. Employee will clean and lubricate parts, service vehicle to maintain functionality, repair and replacing defective parts, and fabricate new metal parts. Employee will use hand tools, milling, welding equipment, grinders, saws, drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Some troubleshooting and replacement of electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools may be required. Work includes driving trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site maintenance and repair of large machinery. Employee will be responsible for pre-field operation and post-harvest inspections, service and repairs for all farm equipment. Equipment includes tractors, Swathers, Combines, and a variety of older trucks. Implements include air seeders, high Speed disks, a variety of other chisel and plows, undercutters, compost turner, manure spreader, and mowers.

Employee is required to maintain repair and maintenance records and maintain parts inventory. Excellent communication skills are required as employee will need to confer with other users to location and diagnose malfunctions. The worker must be able to handle complex tasks that require logical thought, care and attention to detail. Work areas and service truck are to be kept neat and organized.

Must speak English and have a current driver’s license. Bonuses and wage increases possible depending on experience.

This is a level I position.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Kitchen facilities, utilities and utensils will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker. Worker will prepare their own meals. Upon request, employer will provide transportation to stores at least every two weeks for shopping for food and other necessary items at no cost to the worker.

Transport: INBOUND 1) Advance the worker the required transportation and subsistence costs to workers in corresponding employment who are traveling to the employer's work site. The amount of daily subsistence payment will be no less than those set forth in Sec 655.173(a). 2) Pay directly for the inbound transportation, typically, airplane transportation, and reimburse any subsistence costs.

If the employer has not previously advanced or paid directly for the inbound transportation and subsistence costs

Experience wanted: 3 months

Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site. A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges).

The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.