Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Hebron (ND); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation to town

Lunch breaks

Job summary

H2ajobs in North Dakota seeks skilled farm equipment mechanic to maintain, repair, and overhaul tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. You will dismantle, repair, test, and adjust machinery on-site, using hand tools and standard shop equipment.

The role involves driving to sites, fabricating parts, and working in extreme temperatures. No CDL required. Employer-provided housing and meals are available, with transport support and strict adherence to safety and biosecurity guidelines.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak English.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Physical stamina for demanding manual tasks.
• Comfort working in extreme temperatures.
• Adherence to health, safety, and biosecurity guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles.
• Dismantle defective machines for repair using hand tools.
• Record details of repairs made and parts used.
• Test and replace electrical components and wiring.
• Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair.
• Fabricate new metal parts using machine tools.
• Repair bent or torn sheet metal.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Driver's license

Physical stamina

Safety awareness

Biosecurity knowledge

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. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions. 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. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Repair bent or torn sheet metal. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Employees will be provided with time for lunch and breaks during the workday in accordance with applicable state and federal requirements.

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: 3 months

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping 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. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion.