Agricultural Equipment Mechanics
Employer
Hi-Point- 14485 Rd. 170
Mesa, WA 99343
United States
Job description
Perform maintenance and repairs on various types of farm machinery, including tractors, harvesters, irrigation systems, and other specialized equipment. Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in equipment and implement corrective actions. Conduct routine inspections of farm equipment to ensure proper functioning and prevent breakdowns during field operations. Replace, fix, or adjust parts, such as bearings, belts, and gears, using hand tools and power tools. Operate diagnostic and testing equipment to assess the functionality of machinery and detect malfunctions. Perform preventative maintenance tasks, including lubricating equipment, replacing fluids, and checking tire pressure. Calibrate farm equipment for planting, fertilizing, spraying, and harvesting to ensure optimal field performance. Maintain records of maintenance schedules, repairs, and parts inventories. Ensure safety standards are met and followed during all repair and maintenance activities. Work with farm operators to provide recommendations for equipment use and proper maintenance practices. Travel to different fields or locations as necessary to conduct on-site repairs and adjustments.
Special Requirements
Worker must possess 12 months as farm equipment mechanic experience. Basic drivers license required (class D). Read, write, comprehend written instructions is a requirement. Must be able to lift and/or load 60lbs. Employer reserves the right to conduct employer-paid random, upon suspicion and/or post-accident drug testing in accordance with state law. Any employee who declines to take or fails a drug test will be immediately terminated.
Work may take place when temperatures are below freezing and above 100 degrees Fahrenheit. May require extensive pulling and/or pushing of tools, wheelbarrows, etc. May require worker to sit and/or walk for extensive periods of time. Workers will be required to stoop and/or bend over while performing farm labor. There will be repetitive movements while performing farm labor duties.
Field work begins at assigned time shortly after daylight.