Farm Equipment Mechanic

Job description

1. Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles
2. Maintain repair or maintenance records.
3. Disassemble and Reassemble machines and equipment, as necessary.
4. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, and hand tools.
5. Post, preseason, and in-season inspections, maintenance, and winterization of farm equipment.
6. Examine and listen to equipment.
7. Ability to use and follow safety requirements/protocols with shop equipment.
8. Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery and to field for repairs.
9. Drive to town to pick up mechanical parts

Employer will guarantee the required wage for work performed in Washington at the time that the work is performed. ($27.01). Orientation and all meetings will be paid at the applicable hour.

General Specifications: Daily individual and/or crew work assignments will be made by, and at the sole discretion of, the employer as the needs of the business operation dictate. Workers must perform the assigned work and may not switch work assignments without specific authorization of a company supervisor. Workers must be willing, able, available, and qualified to perform the job duties described herein, with reasonable accommodations. Specifically, workers will be expected to work in a productive and proficient manner. This means they will work at a diligent pace that is reasonable given the task at hand and given the efforts of similarly situated co workers. All work must be performed in a manner that exhibits Safety Quality Food (SQF) and the utmost in food safety at all times.

Special Requirements

Minimum of 12 months of mechanic experience is required. No smoking, illegal drugs, alcohol, or weapons of any sort in the housing or work fields. Must be able to communicate in English or Spanish as it is required for training and safety purposes. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Work is performed outdoors and can involve exposure to sun, wind, mud, dust, heat, cold and other elements of the normal field environment. Temperatures can range from 20 degrees F to over 100 degrees F during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the work and working conditions described.

Workers are also required to report maintenance work orders, damages and hazards to the employer immediately upon discovery. Workers must not take any action to cause the housing or the employer to be out of compliance with any federal, state or local regulation. The employer retains the right to inspect the housing at any time.