Farm Equipment Mechanics

H2ajobs; Rapidan (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Transportation/visa support

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking a qualified farm equipment mechanic in Virginia. The role involves repairing and maintaining a variety of farm machinery, including combines and tractors, with a focus on engine and hydraulic systems.

Applicants should be able to lift 50 lbs and be prepared for potential weekend work and post-hire drug testing. Responsibilities include diagnosing issues, performing repairs, testing equipment, and updating control systems where applicable, all under supervision as needed.

Qualifications

• 9 months of verifiable prior experience repairing and maintaining farm equipment.
• Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs.
• Weekend work may be required.
• Post-hire employer-paid drug testing is required after an accident.

Responsibilities

• Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance and test after repairs.
• Read work orders or problem descriptions to determine repairs or modifications.
• Repair defective engines or engine components and service tractors and trucks.
• Inspect equipment for damage, wear, or defects and replace worn parts.
• Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair and maintain records.
• Perform winter maintenance and updates to computer systems in equipment.

Skills

Farm equipment repair

Engine repair

Electrical testing

Hydraulics

Job description

Crops/Commodities:

hay, corn, soybeans, sorghum, small grain, cattle, switchgrass, vetch.

Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):

Mechanics will adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance; reassemble equipment after repair; test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning; confer with users to assess problems; inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear; read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed; repair defective engines or engine components; service vehicles to maintain functionality; disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair; maintain repair or maintenance records; clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order; lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning; repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; install machine or equipment replacement parts; test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning; adjust vehicle components according to specifications; calculate costs of goods or services; move large objects using heavy equipment; fabricate parts or components; install piping for installation or maintenance activities; repair pipes to stop leaking; repair structural components.

Job duties will include winter maintenance and repair of all farm equipment (including, but not limited to, two combines, two planters, sprayer and fertilizer spreader) for wear points and mechanical issues, as well as updating of the computer systems in said equipment; replace parts and/or rebuild planters and grain drills, which involves stripping all of the worn parts off of the machinery and replacing them; servicing all tractors with oil changes, and making sure oil in the hydraulic systems are changed and any mechanical issues are addressed and repaired; replace oil and air filters on tractors; service and repair of multiple farm trucks/vehicles; inspection of combines for mechanical problems and repair.

Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision.

Work is done for long periods of time. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Must wear proper protective footwear that is closed-toe in nature with a non-slip sole, such as work boots or trail-type shoes.

Post-hire employer-paid drug testing is required after a worker has an accident.

Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience.

Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.

Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.

TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.

• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Employer does not provide 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). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
• Transport: Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for all visa-related costs (excluding passport fees) in the first workweek. Workers responsible for securing inbound transportation arrangements. For non-local workers, employer reimburses reasonable travel costs (transportation, daily subsistence, and lodging if applicable), at least-cost economy-class rates, from the place worker departed to the employer’s place of employment.

Experience wanted: 9 months

This job requires a minimum of 9 months of verifiable prior experience repairing and maintaining farm equipment. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. Post-hire employer-paid drug testing is required after a worker has an accident.