Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Milbank (SD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to town weekly

Job summary

H2ajobs in Milbank, SD seeks a skilled farm equipment mechanic to maintain, repair and overhaul tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems on-site. You will dismantle, test, and reassemble machines, and fabricate parts as needed.

Minimum 12 months of experience, ability to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days, and English-speaking ability are required. Employer provides housing, meals, and weekly transportation to town for personal errands.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months of experience required.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen post-hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles.
• Dismantle defective machines for repair using hand tools.
• Test, adjust, and replace electrical components; tune engines.

Skills

Farm machinery repair

English speaking

Driver's license readiness

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. Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used. Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems. 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: 12 months

Minimum of 12 months 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 employer's expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Extensive pushing and pulling 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.