Farm Equipment Mechanic

J Kristin LLC; Cambridge (NE); On-site; USD 25,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing: Employer-provided

Meals: Employer-provided facilities

Transport: Employer-provided or reimb.

Bonus potential based on performance

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for farm equipment maintenance and repair, including tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. On-site work is required and housing and meals are provided by the employer, with transportation arrangements for H-2A workers.

Applicants must be 18+, have a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting, and be able to work in variable weather conditions. Experience is listed as 2 months, with potential for bonus based on performance.

Qualifications

• Experience wanted: 2 months.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles such as tractors and harvesters.
• Diagnose malfunctions by examining equipment and reading inspection reports.
• Dismantle defective machines and replace components using hand tools.
• Test and replace electrical components and wiring; tune or overhaul engines.
• Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery.

Job description

Duties may include: Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, locate and diagnose malfunctions. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery & other related Farm Equipment Mechanic activities as per SOC/OES 49-3041.00 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections. All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food.
• Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the pl... See Attached Addendum C.
• Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer.

Experience wanted: 2 months

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 80lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions fr... See attached Addendum C.