Farm Equipment Mechanic

H2ajobs; Webster (ND); On-site; USD 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Meals provided

Weekly town transportation

Job summary

H2ajobs in the United States seeks a farm equipment technician to perform inspections, maintenance, and winterization on trucks, tractors, combines, and tillage tools.

You will replace parts, check belts and tires, service hydraulic and oil systems, and assist with small welding. Must have 12 months experience, speak English, and obtain a driver’s license within 30 days. Employer-provided housing and meals are included, plus weekly transportation to town.

Qualifications

• 12 months of experience required.
• Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Lift and carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Exposed to extreme temperatures; bending, pushing and pulling required.
• Repetitive movements; follow safety guidelines and company policies.
• Must be able to speak English.

Responsibilities

• Post and preseason inspections, maintenance, and winterization of farm equipment.
• Disassemble and reassemble parts on planters and drills; inspect/replace bearings, belts, gears, tires, and hydraulic lines.
• Drive to town to obtain mechanical supplies and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Physical strength

Driver's license within 30 days

Experience requirement

Job description

Performs the following duties: Post and preseason inspections, maintenance, and winterization

of farm equipment such as: Peterbilt, Freightliner, Ford, Sterling, GMC trucks, 10 large tractors,

John Deere combines, tillage implements such as: chisel plows, cultivators, pro-till, harrow

disc, small tractors, mowers and ATV's, rock picker, roller, scraper, water pump, gooseneck

trailer, tilt trailer and hopper trailer. Disassemble parts of each row and put back together on

planter and drills. Inspect/replace bearings, blades, brakes, belts, gear heads, air hoses,chains, tires, wheels, hydraulic lines and etc. Drain oil in gear boxes and replace with new oil.

Apply grease and replace tires. Flush radiators. Change hydraulic filters, test oil. Spot weld

cracks. Drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies. 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: 12 months

Minimum of 12 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 50 pounds. The worker will be

exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Repetitive movements is required. 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. Workers must be responsible,

follow instructions, and comply with attendance, punctuality, and work schedules, as repeated absenteeism, failure to meet