Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Seminole (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation

Job summary

H2ajobs seeks a farm equipment mechanic to dismantle defective machines for repair and reassemble them after testing. The role includes testing electrical systems, tuning engines, and recording repairs and parts used. Weekend/holiday work is possible, with housing and meals provided by the employer.

Experience of 3 months is required. The job may involve transportation arrangements and adherence to safety rules and site requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience required: 3 months.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and eligible to work in the United States.
• Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone.
• Physically able to lift up to 80 lbs and perform farm work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Dismantle defective machines for repair using hand tools.
• Reassemble machines following repair, test operation, and adjust as needed.
• Test and replace electrical components using test meters and soldering equipment.
• Tune or overhaul engines and record repairs and parts used.

Skills

Dismantling

Reassembly

Electrical testing

Maintenance

Job description

Duties may include: Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Record details of repairs made and parts used & other related Farm Equipment Mechanic activities as per SOC/OES 49-3041 (onetonline.org).

Possible weekend/holiday work.

The employer may choose to pay experienced workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate. See attached Addendum C.

Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals: Depending on housing location, worker may have a kitchen available for use. In that case, The employer will furnish cooking facilities, utilities, and utensils for workers to prepare their own meals in the housing provided kitchen. Included basic appliances will consist of, but is not limited to, refrigerator, stove/oven, and sink with hot and cold-water connections. All appliances included will be in good, working condition for the workers. Employer will provide transportation to grocery store at least once a week for workers who wish to shop for food. Otherwise, 3 meals per day will be provided to those workers who do not have access to free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities (all workers who are residing in public accommodations).

Transport: The employer will provide or pay for charter bus services or other modes of transportation to H-2A or U.S. workers, or permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved in traveling (a) to the place of employment from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer (i.e., inbound) and (b) from the pl... See attached Addendum C.

Experience wanted: 3 months

Must be 18 years of age. Worker has 3 days from date of hire to show proof of legal authorization to work in the United States. Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 80lbs (possible 2-person); may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply. Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer. Employees are expected to keep employer-provided vehicles clean and free of trash. Workers may not post or remove notices, signs, or other instructions from the employer's bulletin boards or the employer's property without specific authorization from the employer. Only workers may liv... See attached Addendum C.