Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Syracuse (KS); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation provided

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a Farm Equipment Mechanic to inspect, repair, and maintain agricultural machinery. Duties include grain cleaning, snow removal, diagnosing malfunctions, and ensuring engines operate reliably in outdoor conditions.

You must be able to lift and work in varied weather, with support for housing and meals provided by the employer. Experience required is at least 2 months, with proof of legal work authorization.

Qualifications

• Experience with farm equipment inspection and basic repairs.
• Ability to lift heavy objects and work in outdoor conditions.

Responsibilities

• Grain cleaning and snow removal.
• Examine equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions.
• Dismantle defective machines for repair.
• Repair or replace defective parts.
• Reassemble machines and equipment after repair testing.
• Clean and lubricate parts.
• Test and replace electrical components.
• Tune or overhaul engines.
• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance.
• Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning.

Skills

Farm equipment maintenance

Job description

Duties include but are not limited to the following: Grain cleaning and snow removal. Examine equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Dismantle defective machines for repair. Repair or replace defective parts. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components. Tune or overhaul engines. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning & other related Farm Equipment Mechanic activities as per SOC/OES 49-3041 (onetonline.org).

The employer may choose to pay workers, regardless of origin, more than the published minimum wage rate.

Possible weekend/holiday work.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: 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.
• 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: 2 months

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 75lbs (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. Variable weather conditions may apply. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work. 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 employers bulletin boards or the employers property without specific authorization from the employer. Only workers may live in em