Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; North Dakota; On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement after 50%

Bonus at employer discretion

Job summary

H2ajobs in North Dakota seeks a winter-season farm equipment technician to perform inspections, winterization, overhauls, and part fabrication on machinery and vehicles. Duties include testing electrical systems, repairing components, and maintaining equipment in cold conditions.

The role requires practical mechanical and electrical repair knowledge, basic English and math, and a valid driver’s license. Housing, meals, and some travel provisions are provided by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience is preferred with farm equipment maintenance.
• Basic English literacy and math skills are required.
• Driver's license may be required.
• Ability to work in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform preseason inspections and winterize farm equipment and vehicles.
• Overhaul, repair and reassemble machines and engines.
• Test electrical circuits, components, and wiring.
• Fabricate parts and patch metal as needed.
• Inspect equipment for wear and damage; replace parts.
• Snow and ice removal from the equipment yard.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Fabrication

Soldering

Tool use

Tools

Test meters

Soldering equipment

Job description

The job duties requested are only performed during the winter months when equipment is removed from field work and crop farming for the growing season and the machinery 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 or overhaul 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. Job will also require snow and ice removal from equipment yard. 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: The employer will provide, without charge or deposit, free and convenient kitchen and cooking facilities to prepare meals. The workers will be allowed time to drive themselves or will be transported to a store or market to purchase their own food and cooking supplies. Employer provided housing contains a refrigerator, stove, oven, and operational sink with hot and cold water under pressure. In the event that the workers are unable to prepare meals at the housing location, the employer will provide three sufficient meals a day free of charge.

Employees will be given time for lunch and break during the work day.

Transport: After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place of recruitment to the place of employment. Employee transportation will be arranged to and from their country of origin by either plane, train, bus, taxi service or own vehicle; whichever is most economical. The employer will properly reimburse employees for such travel as defined in 20 CFR 655.122(h). Continued in Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 6 months

Job requires having or being able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy and math skills are required. Knowledge of how to repair and replace farm equipment machinery structural, electrical, and mechanical components is required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions including subfreezing temperatures, snow, freezing rain, and hail. The job will also require periods when performing repetitive movements is required.