Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Washburn (ND); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to housing/food

Job summary

H2ajobs in the United States seeks a Farm Equipment Mechanic to perform maintenance, repair, and overhaul of tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Duties include grain cleaning and snow removal, lubrication, part replacements, and safety testing.

The role is shop-based with duties described, and housing and meals are provided. Potential for bonus based on performance; candidates must be 18+, able to work in various conditions, and meet US work authorization requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience with farm machinery maintenance and basic troubleshooting.
• Ability to perform repairs and part replacements using hand tools.
• Knowledge of lubrication, cleaning, and preventive maintenance.
• Willingness to work in a shop environment and outdoors as needed.

Responsibilities

• Grain cleaning and snow removal.
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles (tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems).
• Clean and lubricate parts; repair or replace defective parts with hand tools.
• Adjust equipment for optimal performance and record repairs and parts used.
• Test machinery to ensure proper functioning; keep the shop clean and safe.
• Be prepared for possible weekend/holiday work.

Skills

Farm machinery maintenance

Repair and overhaul

Hand tools

Lubrication

Equipment adjustment

Tools

Shop equipment

Job description

Duties may include: Grain cleaning and snow removal. Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Clean and lubricate parts. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Record details of repairs made and parts used. This job is spent primarily in the shop. Shop must be kept clean and well maintained at all times. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning & 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: 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.

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: 0 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 50lbs; 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. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR). 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 fr See attached Addendum C.