Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Sherwood (ND); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Weekly transportation to town

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a winter-season technician to inspect, maintain, and winterize a fleet of farm machinery, including combines, tractors, sprayers, and support equipment. You will perform preventive maintenance, diagnose issues, and coordinate parts procurement to keep operations ready for planting season.

The role requires at least 3 months of experience, ability to obtain a driver’s license within 30 days, and tolerance for extreme temperatures.

Qualifications

• 3 months experience required.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to work in extreme temperatures.
• No CDL or commercial driving required.

Responsibilities

• Perform winter maintenance, inspections and winterization of farm machinery.
• Inspect and replace components across mechanical systems (brakes, engine, hydraulics, tires, electrical).
• Move equipment to heated shop and perform repairs as needed.
• Drive to town to pick up mechanical parts and supplies.

Skills

Maintenance

Winterization

English speaking

Physical labor

Job description

The tasks requested are only performed during the winter months when crop farming has halted, and the machinery is no longer in use. Performs the following duties: Post and preseason inspections, maintenance, and winterization of a total of 58 machines: 2 CTH 9240 combines, 3 CIH Quadtrac tractors, 4 CIH wheeled tractors, 3 pay loaders/skid steers, 2 CIH Patriot sprayers, 5 semi's, 7 field pick up trucks, 2 Concord PSD, 6 tillage machines, 12 augers/conveyors, 11 trailers, 1 CIH 1250 planter. Inspect and/or replace air conditioning, brake systems, coupling devices, electrical systems, engine, exhaust system, frame, fuel system, hydraulics, lighting devices, steering system, suspension system, tires, transmission system, wheels and rims, windshield & wipers, battery, brake components, electronics, engine components, filters, oil, fluid and lubricants, seals. Workers may need to engage in snow removal to recover equipment that needs to be moved to the heated shop. Drive to town to pick up mechanical parts. 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: 3 months

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. 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.