Farm Equipment Mechanic & Service Technician

H2ajobs; Dalhart (TX); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Job summary

H2ajobs in Dalhart, TX, seeks a Farm Equipment Mechanic to rebuild and overhaul tractors, harvesters, planters, and related farm machinery. You will disassemble, repair, test, and adjust equipment, using hand tools, welding equipment, and power machines. Reading inspection reports to diagnose malfunctions and documenting repairs is required. English proficiency is mandatory.

Housing and meals are provided by the employer. Transportation is arranged when housing facilities are available.

Qualifications

• 1 month of recent verifiable experience required
• Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and pass drug testing if required

Responsibilities

• Rebuild and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles (tractors, harvesters, tillage tools)
• Disassemble and repair equipment using hand tools and power machines
• Test and calibrate repaired components and document parts used
• Read inspection reports to locate malfunctions and ensure proper operation

Skills

Farm machinery repair

Diagnose malfunctions

Tools

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Worker will be performing duties related to SOC 49-3041-Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians. Job duties include: rebuild and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, tillage tools, planters/seeders, hay equipment, pickups, semi’s etc. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Clean and lubricate parts. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Repair bent or torn sheet metal. Remove openers from planters/seeders and rebuild as necessary replacing bearings, blades and worn parts. Rebuild seed meters and calibrate. Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, hoses and other parts. Remove gangs from tillage equipment and rebuild with new bearings and wear parts. Disassemble and rebuild wheel motors, pumps. Operate power washer to remove dirt and oil before and after rebuilding equipment. Must speak and understand English.

Housing:

Employer-provided (including mobile or range)

Meals:

Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities, all of which are in working order, including refrigeration, space for food preparation, cooking accessories and utensils, appliances, and dishwashing facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. Kitchen facilities include adequate sinks with hot and cold water under pressure. Employer will provide transportation once a week to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries, when the employer is providing cooking and kitchen facilities.

Transport:

See Addendum C

Experience wanted:

1 months

One (1) month of recent and verifiable experience required for the job duties listed. Be able to lift up to 75 lbs. Once hired, worker may be required to take a random drug test at no cost to the worker. Testing positive or failure to comply may result in immediate termination from employment.