Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Calexico (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meal provisions if housing is not used

Job summary

Heritage Farms is seeking a Farm Equipment Mechanic to diagnose, repair, install and maintain a broad range of farm equipment, including tractors, harvesters, trailers, water pumps and irrigation lines. The role requires attention to safety, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work outdoors in varying conditions.

Qualifications include 12 months experience with agricultural equipment and auto mechanics, plus knowledge of mechanical, electrical and diagnostic systems.

Qualifications

• Twelve months experience agriculture equipment (tractors, motors, etc.) and auto mechanic.
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles.
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods.
• Ability to handle various tools and heavy equipment.
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.
• Familiarity with government regulations, safety protocols and procedures.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, install and maintain farm equipment, including vehicles, trucks, trailers, tractors, harvest machines, harvest trailers, farm implements and equipment, water booster pumps, and other farm equipment.
• Repair irrigation equipment and lines.

Skills

Farm equipment repair

Diagnostic systems

Safety awareness

Heavy equipment operation

Communication skills

Problem solving

Job description

Farm Equipment Mechanic (SOC Code 49-3041): This responsibility falls under the FLSA definition of secondary agriculture since the job duties are incidental and in conjunction with Heritage Farms’ farming operations.

Diagnose, adjust, repair, install and maintain farm equipment, including vehicles, trucks, trailers, tractors, harvest machines, harvest trailers, farm implements and equipment, water booster pumps, and other farm equipment. Repair irrigation equipment and lines.

Qualifications:

• Twelve months experience agriculture equipment (tractors, motors, etc.) and auto mechanic
• Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles.
• Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods.
• Ability to handle various tools (e.g. pliers) and heavy equipment (e.g. lift).
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.
• Familiarity with government regulations, legal issues, safety protocols and procedures.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to prioritize, multitask and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment.

Physical Requirements:

• Communicates orally with management, employees, co-workers, vendors, and the general public by telephone or in person, in one-on-one or group settings.
• Regularly uses a telephone, computer (e-mail) and fax for communication.
• Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during the course of work shift.
• Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, and reach, in the performance of job function.
• Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.
• Exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Exposed to high noise and vibration levels.
• Lifting limitations for this position: 30-50 lbs.
• Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.
• Must be able to pass random and required drug and alcohol tests.
• Spend significant time outdoors, exposed to potentially difficult environment conditions.

Crops:

Strawberries, lettuce, romaine lettuce, green and red leaf, Frise, baby spinach, baby green and red spring mix, multi-leaf, kale, arugula, mizuna.

Housing:

Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals:

Workers occupying employer-provided housing in which full kitchen facilities are available will be responsible for preparing their own meals. Workers will purchase food at their own expense and prepare their own meals. Kitchen and eating facilities will be shared with other workers occupying the Company-provided housing facilities. Employer will provide workers with cooking and eating utensils. No kitchen facilities or meals are provided to workers not occupying Company-provided housing. The employer will facilitate transportation to local grocery stores once per week.

If kitchen facilities become unavailable, employer will provide 3 meal a day and deduct $16.78 per day from workers’ pay (or higher is a higher meal deduction is approved or if Department of Labor adjusts the meal deduction to a higher rate during the contract period.

Transport:

The following provisions pertaining to provision or reimbursement for inbound and return transportation and subsistence apply only to persons recruited from outside normal commuting distance.

Experience wanted: 12 months

Minimum Job Qualifications:

12 months agriculture mechanic experience. Workers must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently. Work is performed outdoors in open fields and can involve exposure to sun, wind, mud, dust, heat, cold and other elements of the normal outdoor grove environment. Temperatures can range from 20 degrees F to over 100 degrees F during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the work and working conditions described. Workers will be expected to obtain a valid driver's license. A license is not a pre-hire requirement. Employer will pay costs related to obtaining a driver's license.