Farm Equipment Mechanic

Job description

Job Duties

nStart Date: 12/03/2026

nEnd Date: 01/31/2027

nHours: ## hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, (Saturday & Sunday 0 hours/day), 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

nMust Apply By: 01/02/2027

nJob Duties:

nThe pre-season maintenance tasks will be done to machinery during the months when farming duties have halted and the machinery is not in use. All the machines and equipment will go through a thorough inspection, service, and repair process. Each machine will have a manufacturer's annual maintenance procedure that needs to be followed to ensure proper operation of the equipment during the work season.

nThis seasonal post-harvest work process will include the disassembly and reassembly of major components for replacement of bearings, lubricants, filters, parts, worn components, surfacing and welding of cracks. Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with location manager to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Repair bent or torn sheet metal. Calculate work orders according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used. Drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies. No CDL required and no driving of commercial trucks required.

nAdditional Housing Information:

n160 8th St #6

nLafayette, Minnesota 56054

nNicollet County

n7997 Mn-15

nBrownton, Minnesota 55312

nMcleod County

nMinimum Education Required

nHigh School/GED

nMinimum Experience Required

nTwelve (12) months experience.

nMinimum of 12 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers' expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Failure to pass drug screen will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 80 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive walking is required. Frequent stooping is required. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid driver's license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. No CDL required and no driving of commercial trucks required.

nShift

nFirst (Day)

nNumber of Openings

n6

nPublic Transportation Accessible

nNo

nVeterans Encouraged to Apply

nYes

nPhysical Required

nNo

nDrug Test Required

nYes

nCompensation

n$27.08 / Hourly

nAdditional Compensation

nExceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employer's discretion.

nAs required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

nPostal Code

n56054

nJob Type

nFull Time

nPlace of Work

nOn-site

nRequisition ID

nH-2A #26-533

nJob Benefits

nEMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

nEffective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

nApplication Instructions

nSend resume listing experience to:

nMN DEED/FLC

nAttn: H-2A#26-533

n180 E. 5th St., Suite1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

nFAX:

nEMAIL:

nCALL: Mary Garcia

nMust have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.

Worksite address

brownton, MN, 55312, US

Who can apply

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