Farm Equipment Mechanic

McDonald Farms and Organics, LLC; McVille (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in North Dakota is seeking a skilled Farm Equipment Mechanic to winterize, overhaul, and repair farm machinery and vehicles. You will inspect, test, and replace components, fabricate parts, and ensure proper functioning in cold weather. Weeks may include weekends or overtime as needed.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to work with electrical systems, and a commitment to keeping equipment in optimal condition. Employer-provided housing/meals accompany the position.

Qualifications

• 2 months experience in farm equipment repair.
• Ability to perform winterization and maintenance tasks.
• Familiarity with electrical systems and use of test meters.
• Willingness to work weekends/evenings as required.

Responsibilities

• Postseason inspections and winterization of farm equipment.
• Overhaul and repair machinery; replace worn parts.
• Test engines and electrical components; patch metal as needed.
• Maintain equipment to ensure safe operation in cold conditions.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety-conscious

Tools

Test meters

Soldering tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

The job duties requested are only performed during the winter months when equipment is removed from planting and harvesting and is no longer in use. The job duties will require the position to perform the following tasks: post and preseason equipment and vehicle inspections; winterizing all farm equipment and vehicles for which it is required; overhaul farm machinery and vehicles; dismantle defective machines; reassemble machines and equipment; test operation of components; test and replace electrical components and wiring using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools; tune engines; replace or fix defective parts; fabricate new metal parts; patch or replace bent or torn sheet metal; disassemble equipment; service defective engines or replace engine components; adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance; test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning; clean equipment, parts, or tools to keep them in good working order; install machine or equipment replacement parts; test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning; paint and coat equipment with protective coatings; inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear; repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; fabricate parts or components; and fix structural components. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning & other related Farm Equipment Mechanic activities as per SOC/OES 49-3041 (onetonline.org). Job will also require snow and ice removal from equipment yard. Work may include weekends, evenings, or overtime as necessary. The employer will provide notice of schedule changes as far in advance as possible. The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the discretion of the employer.

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 provide advance transportation for reasonable (most economical) common carrier or other transportation which conforms to the Interstate Commerce Commission (ICC) inbound and outbound transportation (if it is the prevailing practice). If not the prevailing practice, the employer will reimburse the worker for transportation costs and subsistence to the employer's work site when the worker completes 50% of the work period.

Experience wanted: 2 months

See Addendum C