Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Holly Grove (AR); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers to repair and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, including tractors and irrigation systems. The role involves dismantling and reassembling machines, testing operation, and making adjustments as necessary.

Responsibilities include cleaning and lubricating parts, testing electrical components, fabricating parts as needed, and lifting up to 70 pounds in a physically demanding environment. English-speaking workers with 3 months experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience is required: minimum of 3 months.
• Must be able to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Lift and carry items up to 70 pounds.
• Work involves extreme temperatures and physical exertion (pushing/pulling, stooping, repetitive movements).
• Must be able to speak English and follow health and safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Repair and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles (tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems).
• Dismantle defective machines and reassemble after repair; test operation and adjust as needed.
• Clean, lubricate parts and test electrical components; replace wiring when needed.
• Fabricate new metal parts using available machine tools as required.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical fitness

Reliability

Job description

Repair and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. 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. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Drive a pickup truck into town on occasion to pick up parts. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

• 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 70 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements 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.