Mechanic

R.D. Offutt Farms; Park Rapids (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

R.D. Offutt Farms is seeking a maintenance technician to perform repairs and inspections on farm equipment, ensuring safety, professionalism, and timely completion of tasks.

The role requires hands-on mechanical work, basic tools, and a customer-service mindset as you support farming operations across facilities. Responsibilities include diagnosing defects, performing preventive maintenance, safely operating vehicles, and maintaining reports and knowledge of equipment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 4 years mechanical experience preferred.
• Basic tools to perform duties.
• Customer service skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects.
• Perform preventive or general maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose equipment.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
• Maintain technical and product knowledge on all equipment sold within the company’s area of responsibility.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and the employee handbook.
• Conduct oneself in the presence of customers and the community so as to present a professional image of RD Offutt Farms.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open‑book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• At times may operate various farm equipment and other heavy equipment (specifically a front‑end loader).
• Mandatory participation in the company’s random drug/alcohol testing pool.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Skills

Mechanical experience

Basic tools

Customer service

Computer skills

Oral and written communication

Education

High school diploma preferred

CDL preferred

Job description

This individual will perform maintenance repairs and inspections on equipment. Work must be completed safely, professionally, and in a timely manner.

R.D. Offutt Farms is a six-generation, family-owned and operated food producer celebrating more than 50 years farming in the Midwest. We continue to seek innovative, leading‑edge ways to sustainably produce food while maintaining our commitment to the communities in which we reside, and the land on which our company was built. Today, R.D. Offutt Company has grown to include farming operations supporting multiple types of food production across twelve states.

Specific Duties Include

• Operate and inspect mechanical equipment to diagnose defects.
• Perform preventive or general maintenance on equipment.
• Inspect, troubleshoot, diagnose equipment.
• Safely operate vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
• Maintain technical and product knowledge on all equipment sold within the company’s area of responsibility.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments and adhere to all policies and procedures as specified in company manuals and the employee handbook.
• Conduct oneself in the presence of customers and the community so as to present a professional image of RD Offutt Farms.
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set.
• Participate in all company/location driven communication efforts, including open‑book meetings, huddles, department meetings and other related efforts.
• At times may operate various farm equipment and other heavy equipment (specifically a front‑end loader).
• Mandatory participation in the company’s random drug/alcohol testing pool.
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by management in a professional and efficient manner.

Job Requirements

• 3 to 4 years mechanical experience preferred.
• Basic tools to perform duties.
• Customer service skills.
• Computer skills.
• Oral and written communication skills.
• High school diploma preferred.
• CDL preferred.