Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Kennedy (MN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for pre-season maintenance on farming machinery in Minnesota. Tasks include disassembly/reassembly of major components, cleaning, inspection, and following manufacturer maintenance procedures to ensure proper operation during the work season.

Role requires heavy lifting, attention to detail, and the ability to work without a CDL. Employer-provided housing and meals are included, with weekly general transportation to town for errands.

Qualifications

• Must be able to speak English.
• Lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.
• Must be able to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days of hire.
• Extensive pushing and pulling is required; repetitive movements are expected.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-season maintenance and service on machinery.
• Disassemble and reassemble major components for bearing, filter, and part replacements.
• Follow manufacturer maintenance procedures for each machine.
• Clean machinery prior to maintenance work and perform heavy lifting of parts.
• Drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies and manage transportation reimbursements.
• Adhere to health and safety guidelines and biosecurity policies.

Skills

English speaking

Heavy lifting

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Job description

The pre-season maintenance tasks will be done to machinery during the months when farming duties have halted and the machinery is not in use. List of equipment: John Deere 680 Combines; Versatile 485 4x4 tractors; 9570 John Deere 4x4 Tractor; 9630 John Deere Tractor; 9882 New Holland 4x4 Tractor; 8335 John Deere Front Wheel Assist Tractor; 8050 New Holland Front Wheel Assist Tractor; 2210 New Holland Tractor; 2010 - 2015 Freightliner Trucks with 34' Trailer; 1984 International Truck; 12-row Art's Way Sugarbeet Harvester; 12-row Art's Way Sugarbeet Defoliators. All the machines and equipment will go through a thorough inspection, service, and repair process. Each machine will have a manufacturer's annual maintenance procedure that needs to be followed to ensure proper operation of the equipment during the work season. This seasonal post-harvest work process will include the disassembly and reassembly of major components for replacement of bearings, lubricants, filters, parts, worn components, surfacing and welding of cracks. Cleaning of each machine must be done prior to any maintenance work. The work will include heavy lifting of machine parts and holding them in place during reassembly. The worker must be able to handle complex tasks that require logical thought, care, paying attention to details. Drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies. 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. 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.