Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Pocahontas (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation assistance

Job summary

H2ajobs in Pocahontas, IA is hiring a farm machinery repair technician to maintain, repair, and overhaul tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. You will diagnose malfunctions, dismantle and reassemble equipment, and test electrical components.

Experience is not extensive; 1 month is stated. Employer-provided housing and meals are included, with transportation options available and English proficiency required.

Qualifications

• Must have physical stamina and ability to perform demanding tasks.
• Workers must be able to speak English and follow safety instructions.
• Must be able to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles including tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems.
• Dismantle defective machines for repair and reassemble with testing and adjustments as needed.
• Record repairs, parts used, and labor time; calculate bills accordingly.

Skills

Physical stamina

English speaking

Driver's license within 30 days

Tools

Hand tools

Milling machines

Lathes

Welding equipment

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. 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: 1 months

Minimum of 1 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Minimum of 1 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 employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking 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.