Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Electra (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to work

Job summary

H2ajobs in Electra, TX is seeking a Farm Equipment Mechanic to inspect, repair and maintain farm machinery. You will diagnose malfunctions, dismantle and replace parts, test repairs and tune engines; housing and meals provided; weekend work possible.

Experience is not required, with 0 months emphasized; must be 18+ and able to obtain a US driver’s license; bonus potential offered at employer's discretion. The role may require working in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience required: 0 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.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs and perform related physical tasks.
• Must obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks and maintain a clean MVR.
• Bonus potential based on work performance at employer's discretion.
• Must be available for the entire period specified and work in all areas intended.

Responsibilities

• Duties include diagnosing malfunctions and repairing equipment.
• Dismantle defective machines for repair; repair or replace defective parts.
• Reassemble machines and test operation and adjustments as necessary.
• Tune or overhaul engines and adjust equipment for optimal performance.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Grain cleaning and snow removal.

Job description

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Grain cleaning and snow removal. Examine equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Dismantle defective machines for repair. Repair or replace defective parts. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components. Tune or overhaul engines. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. This job is spent primarily in the shop. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning & other related Farm Equipment Mechanic activities as per SOC/OES 49-3041 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

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

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.

Experience wanted: 0 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 50lbs; 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). Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions fr... See attached Addendum C.