Mechanic

Goose Valley; California; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite housing

Health insurance

401(k)

Company vehicle

Job summary

Goose Valley, a family-owned farming operation in Northern California, is seeking an experienced maintenance technician to service field equipment and perform heavy mechanical repairs. You will handle engines, brakes, transmissions, hydraulics, and routine preventive maintenance.

The role requires at least 3 years of hands-on maintenance, tool ownership, and a valid California driver’s license. Overtime during harvest and seasonal farm duties are expected, with onsite housing and benefits

Qualifications

• 3+ years of maintenance experience with mechanized systems and controls.
• “High School Diploma or equivalent” is required; advanced training desirable.
• Must have own tools and basic mechanical aptitude.
• Valid in-state driver's license and ability to operate farm equipment.

Responsibilities

• Repair power equipment in the field (tires, alternators, hydraulics, etc.).
• Perform engine repairs, tune-ups, and transmission work on gas and diesel engines.
• Maintain brake systems, transmissions, differentials, and driveline components.
• Conduct preventive maintenance, service records, and equipment evaluations.
• Weld and fabricate as needed and assist with farm duties during peak season.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Problem-solving

Interpersonal communication

Bilingual Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Perform repair of power equipment in field as needed (tires, alternators, hydraulics, etc.)
• Perform clutch, carburetor, alternator and gearbox repairs and adjustments
• Skillfully completes engine overhauls and tune-ups of both gas and diesel engines
• Repair and maintenance on brake systems for both hydraulic and air brakes
• Conduct transmission, differential and driveline repairs on both manual and automatic transmission
• Service local equipment (oil, lube, filters, water, etc.), fuel field equipment, and maintain service records
• Weld and fabricate, as needed
• Perform equipment evaluation with preventive maintenance in mind
• Actively assist in keeping essential tools, filters, and parts available for shop use
• Familiarity with safety devices and emergency shutdown procedures, including hydro plant, reservoir
• Assist with farm duties such as machine-harvesting, mowing, irrigating, pruning, etc.
• Attend and actively participate in regular safety meetings and trainings

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in maintenance with various types of mechanized automation and system controls
• High School Diploma or equivalent. Advanced education or industry-related training/certifications desired
• Must have own tools
• Basic mechanical aptitude with some applicable training or experience
• Valid (clean) in-state driver's license
• Ability to operate a variety of farm equipment
• Strong demonstrated problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills. Bilingual Spanish a plus
• Ability to work overtime (averaging 55-60hrs per week), nights, weekends and rotating shifts as required. Weekends and nights a must during harvest time
• Able to meet the physical requirements of the role which involves, but is not limited to heavy lifting, bending, kneeling, and twisting repetitively throughout work shift
• Able to work outside in year-round weather conditions including heat, cold, and rain

About the Company

We are a family-owned company who values its employees. Located in Northern California, we primarily grow wild rice, timothy, orchard grass, and wheat. Reporting directly to and taking daily direction from the Farm Manager, team members are cross trained in all areas of growing and harvesting, which allows for our small team of skilled workers to easily adapt during peak season. Our season generally runs from March to November with May-October being our busiest months (Jun-Aug over-time is required). We offer competitive pay, and benefits include bonuses, onsite housing, 401(k), health insurance, and use of a company vehicle. Knowledge of tillage and scraper equipment, ag technology, livestock, Spanish and English a plus.