Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Tec

Zingler Farms, Inc.; Town of Kendall (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Zingler Farms, Inc. is seeking a Farm Equipment Mechanic for full-time seasonal employment from 7/01/2026 to 5/1/2027 in Town of Kendall, NY. The ideal candidate will perform various tasks related to diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining diesel farm machinery and vehicles, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

Applicants are expected to have at least 6 months of experience in agricultural equipment mechanics and be physically capable of manual labor, including lifting heavy equipment. This position requires exposure to various weather conditions and physical demands.

Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience as an agricultural equipment mechanic.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs and perform extensive physical tasks.
• Knowledge of hydraulic systems and small engine repair.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, adjust, repair, and overhaul diesel farm machinery.
• Maintain, repair, and overhaul vehicles used in crop production.
• Test and replace electrical wiring components for proper functioning.

Skills

Operating agricultural equipment

Diagnosing and repairing diesel machinery

Multi-limb coordination

Job description

1 Fulltime H-2A Seasonal Jobs available 7/01/2026 - 5/1/2027.

Farm Equipment Mechanic: Workers will perform various duties all associated with diagnosing, adjusting, repairing and overhauling diesel farm machinery and gas vehicles such as tractors, trucks, farm implements, etc. Duties will include, but will not be limited to the following: Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, forklifts, trailers, any and all equipment used during the planting, production, and harvest of crops. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation, and adjusting, as necessary. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports as to problems determine to be repaired. Maintain-repair maintenance records. Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. Test and replace electrical wiring components for proper functioning, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. Tune or overhaul engines. Perform routine maintenance on vehicle and farm equipment such as change oil and filters, brakes, brake pads and repair tires. Knowledgeable and repair in hydraulic systems Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, and grinders. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. Install machine or equipment replacement parts. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Repair defective engines or engine components. Adjust vehicle/equipment components to ensure optimal performance, according to specifications. Reassemble equipment after repair. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Diagnosing, adjust, repair all small engine equipment such as mowers, trimmers and power washers. Replace components, such as carburetors, fuel pumps, generators, ignition points and spark plugs. reassemble, adjust and equipment to ensure efficient operation. May install and repair wiring and motors to maintain farm electrical system. May assist other workers in more complex maintenance tasks, such as overhaul of machinery and equipment.

GENERAL CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL CROPS: Field work begins at assigned time usually shortly after daylight. Work environment will be dirty, dusty and damp, with temperature fluctuations according to the season. Work is performed during light rain and in high humidity and in temperatures ranging from 100+ degrees to below 35 degrees F. Workers must have multi-limb coordination ability while standing, walking and climbing for long periods while pruning and harvesting. Workers will supply their own work clothes. Workers will make repetitive movements, extensive pushing, pulling, and walking. Workers may be required to perform work, on the farm, that is incidental to farming the crops listed in the application, such as performing hand cultivation tasks, weeding or hoeing, cleaning and repairing farm buildings, grounds, set up and move aluminum irrigation pipes and equipment, cleaning and maintaining drip irrigation systems, using backpack sprayers, gardening, weeding, shrubbing, etc.

Requirements

• Must have at least 6 months experience operating as an agricultural equipment mechanic.
• Must lift 75 lbs.
• Driving Requirement
• Exposure to extreme temps, repetitive movements, extensive push/pulling and extensive walking.
• Frequent stooping
• Pre-hire drug screening at employer expense.

The full terms and conditions of the job (form ETA790a) should be reviewed and provided to qualified applicants from this website: seasonaljobs.dol.gov. For assistance with this job order, please email [e-mail]. If applicable, please include the interested applicants name and job order number in the email.