Farm Mechanic

H2ajobs; Belfield (ND); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Meals provided

Transportation to stores (as needed)

Tools and equipment provided

Cell phone for emergency communication

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking an experienced agricultural employee to maintain, repair and overhaul farm machinery such as tractors, combines, seeders, and trucks. You will disassemble defective components using hand tools, test performance, and reassemble to ensure reliable operation.

Responsibilities include keeping maintenance records, communicating with users to locate and diagnose malfunctions, and performing on-site service and repair.

Qualifications

• Requires basic mechanical repair experience and training.
• Experience with diagnosing malfunctions and performing repairs.
• Must be able to read and follow repair procedures.
• Must speak English and have a current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble, repair, and reassemble farm machinery and vehicles.
• Test operation and adjust equipment for optimal performance.
• Maintain repair records and inventory of parts.
• Perform on-site maintenance and drive service truck as needed.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Attention to detail

Communication skills

English language proficiency

Valid driver's license

Tools

Hand tools

Milling equipment

Welding equipment

Grinders

Saws

Drill presses

Engine lathes

Job description

Agricultural employee is required to maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, seeders, harvesters, trucks, and implements. Mechanical skills, experience and training are required to disassemble defective machines, engines or engine components for repair, using hand, air or other mechanical tools and reassemble following repair. This includes testing, operation and making adjustments, as necessary to ensure optimal performance. Employee will clean and lubricate parts, service vehicle to maintain functionality, repair and replacing defective parts, and fabricate new metal parts. Employee will use hand tools, milling, welding equipment, grinders, saws, drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Some troubleshooting and replacement of electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools may be required. Work includes driving trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site maintenance and repair of large machinery. Employee will be responsible for pre-field operation and post-harvest inspections, service and repairs for all farm equipment. Equipment includes tractors, Swathers, Combines, and a variety of older trucks. Implements include seeders, disks, a variety of other chisel and plows, under cutters, compost turner, manure spreader, and mowers.

Employee is required to maintain repair and maintenance records and maintain parts inventory. Excellent communication skills are required as employee will need to confer with other users to location and diagnose malfunctions. The worker must be able to handle complex tasks that require logical thought, care and attention to detail. Work areas and service truck are to be kept neat and organized.

Must speak English and have a current driver’s license.

• Bonus and pay increases are possible depending on experience.
• Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
• Meals: Kitchen facilities, utilities and utensils will be provided by the employer at no cost to the worker.
• Upon request, employer will provide transportation to stores at least every two weeks for shopping for food and other necessary items at no cost to the worker.
• Transport: INBOUND 1) Advance the worker the required transportation and subsistence costs to workers in corresponding employment who are traveling to the employer's work site.
• The amount of daily subsistence payment will be no less than those set forth in Sec 655.173(a).
• 2) Pay directly for the inbound transportation, typically, airplane transportation, and reimburse any subsistence costs.
• Employer provided items (at no cost to the worker): All tools and equipment necessary to perform the duties assigned as well as transportation between worker(s) on-site housing and the work site.
• A cell phone or two-way radio will be provided for emergency and ranch communications at no cost to the worker (excluding long distance charges).

If the employer has not previously advanced or paid directly for the inbound transportation and subsistence costs

Experience wanted: 3 months

The expected work schedule may be required in a split shift due to the nature of the job duties. Hours may vary due to weather, time of year and the requirements of the job. Work may be offered more than the specified hours per day, but only required to work the hours specified. Work may be offered 7 days a week but only required 6 days a week.

A valid drivers license will be required to drive off of the ranch.