Winter Farm Equipment Mechanic & Truck Operator

H2ajobs; Regent (ND); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-provided housing

Free meals

Job summary

H2ajobs is seeking workers for winterization, inspection, and repair of farm equipment and vehicles during off-season. Duties include draining fluids, adding stabilizers, disconnecting batteries, lubricating parts, and preparing gear for storage.

Responsibilities cover post- and preseason checks, overhauls, component replacement, and testing critical systems. Snow removal and daily hauling operations may be required with housing and meals provided.

Qualifications

• Experience of at least 2 months.
• Driver's license within 30 days of hire.
• Basic English literacy required.
• Willingness to work in varying weather and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Winterization and maintenance of farm equipment and vehicles.
• Post- and preseason inspections to identify wear and mechanical issues.
• Overhaul, dismantle, reassemble, and test components and systems (hydraulics, drivetrains, electrical).
• Test/replace wiring and parts; tune engines; fabricate parts as needed.
• Disassemble for deep maintenance; service engines and major components.
• Repair or replace mechanical/structural parts; apply protective coatings.
• Snow removal duties during snow periods; operate snow removal equipment.
• Load, secure, transport, and unload grain commodities with non-CDL farm trucks and grain trailers.
• Inspect vehicles before and after use; maintain delivery records; perform routine servicing.
• Fuel trucks, check tires/fluids, clean cabins, report issues; follow routes via maps/GPS.
• Pay and workdays may vary; employer may adjust pay by tenure/performance.

Skills

Non-CDL truck operation

Grain hauling

Basic English literacy

Basic mechanical maintenance

Tools

Test meters

Soldering tools

Hand tools

GPS navigation

Job description

H2ajobs is seeking workers for winterization, inspection, and repair of farm equipment and vehicles during off-season. Duties include draining fluids, adding stabilizers, disconnecting batteries, lubricating parts, and preparing gear for storage.

Responsibilities cover post- and preseason checks, overhauls, component replacement, and testing critical systems. Snow removal and daily hauling operations may be required with housing and meals provided.