Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Galena (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Galena, MD seeks a hands-on farm machinery technician to maintain and repair tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems on-site. You will dismantle and repair components, reassemble equipment, test operation, and perform adjustments as needed.

The role requires at least 1 month of relevant experience, ability to lift up to 60 pounds, and English proficiency. Employer-provided housing and meals are offered, with transport options and a safety-conscious work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 month of experience in farm machinery repair or related field.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Post-hire drug screening and criminal background check are required at the employer's expense.
• Lifts and carries items weighing up to 60 pounds and performs physically demanding tasks.
• Must be able to speak English and follow health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles including tractors and irrigation systems.
• Disassemble defective machines, repair components, and reassemble with testing and adjustments.
• Record repairs and parts used, clean and lubricate parts, tune or overhaul engines.
• Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair.

Skills

English speaking

Driver's license within 30 days

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Lathes

Grinders

Job description

Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. 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. 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.

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: 1 months

Minimum of 1 month 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. Extensive pushing and pulling 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. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.