Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Schlater (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation reimbursement after 50%

Job summary

H2ajobs in Schlater, MS seeks workers for off-season maintenance of farm equipment and vehicles. Responsibilities include inspections, overhauls, disassembly/reassembly, and testing of hydraulics, drivetrains, and electrical systems.

Role requires 2 months of experience, a valid driver's license within 30 days, and basic English literacy. Employer provides housing and meals; transportation may be reimbursed after 50% of the contract period.

Qualifications

• Basic English literacy required.
• Must have or obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Criminal background checks and drug testing may occur post-hire per employer policy.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair farm equipment during off-season.
• Overhaul machinery; dismantle, reassemble, and test critical systems (hydraulics, drivetrains, electrical).
• Replace or repair parts, fabricate metal components, and patch sheet metal as needed.
• Clean equipment and tools; install replacement parts; perform function tests for reliability.

Skills

English literacy

Driver's license

Tools

Test meters

Soldering tools

Hand tools

Job description

The job duties requested are only performed during the winter months when equipment is removed from field operation and is no longer in use. During this off-season period, the primary responsibilities center around the inspection, maintenance, and repair of all farm equipment and vehicles to ensure their longevity and readiness for the next operational season.

The position requires post- and preseason inspections of all vehicles and machinery to evaluate wear and tear and identify any mechanical issues. The role involves overhauling farm machinery and vehicles; dismantling defective machines; reassembling machines and components; and testing the operation of critical systems such as hydraulics, drivetrains, and electrical components. Tasks include testing and replacing electrical wiring and parts using test meters, soldering tools, and hand tools; tuning engines; replacing or repairing defective or worn parts; fabricating new metal parts when necessary; and patching or replacing bent or torn sheet metal.

The position also requires disassembling equipment for deep maintenance; servicing engines or replacing major components such as pistons or valves; adjusting mechanical systems for peak performance; and performing function tests to confirm reliability. Additional responsibilities include cleaning equipment, parts, and tools; installing replacement parts; testing electrical circuits for safety and function; applying paint or protective coatings; inspecting equipment for structural defects or wear; and repairing or replacing mechanical and structural components.

Daily duties may vary. 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.

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: 2 months

Job requires having or being able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Random criminal background checks may occur post-hire at the employers expense. Random drug testing and criminal background checks may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure safe housing and work environments for all workers. Positive drug test results or refusal to comply with testing may result in termination of employment. If the employer discovers a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender that the employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers, the employer may terminate the worker (foreign and/or domestic) with notification to OFLC and DHS in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(n).