Farm Equipment Mechanic
Employer
1820 State Street
Osage, IA 50461
United States
Job description
This application is for a farm equipment mechanic and service technician, along with trucking and hauling duties. The tasks requested are only performed
during the winter months when crop farming has halted, and the machinery is no longer in use. Performs the following duties: Post and preseason inspections,
maintenance, and winterization of trucks, semi-tractors, sprayers, liquid applicators, pickup/service trucks, semi-trailers. Drain oil in gear boxes, hydraulic
systems, and replace with new oil. Apply grease and replace tires. Flush radiators. Change hydraulic filters, test oil. Spot weld cracks. Drive to town to pick up
mechanical supplies. Check all load-related documentation for completeness and accuracy. Inspect loads to ensure that cargo is secure. Check vehicles to
ensure that mechanical, safety, and emergency equipment is in good working order. Crank trailer landing gear up or down to safely secure vehicles. Obtain
receipts or signatures for delivered goods and collect payment for services when required. Maintain logs of working hours or of vehicle service or repair status,
following applicable state and federal regulations. Read bills of lading to determine assignment details. Report vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations, or
damage to the vehicles. Couple or uncouple trailers by changing trailer jack positions, connecting or disconnecting air or electrical lines, or manipulating
fifth-wheel locks. Maneuver trucks into loading or unloading positions, following signals from loading crew and checking that vehicle and loading equipment are
properly positioned. Collect delivery instructions from appropriate sources, verifying instructions and routes. Drive trucks with capacities greater than 13 tons,
including tractor-trailer combinations, to transport and deliver products or other materials. Read and interpret maps to determine vehicle routes. Check
conditions of trailers after contents have been unloaded to ensure that there has been no damage. Operate equipment, such as truck cab computers, CB
radios, phones, or global positioning systems (GPS) equipment to exchange necessary information with bases, supervisors, or other drivers. Drive trucks to
weigh stations before and after loading and along routes in compliance with state regulations as necessary. Load or unload trucks or help others with loading
or unloading, using special loading-related equipment or other equipment as necessary. Transport company owned fertilizer products from point of
manufacture or distribution back to the home location for use in early spring of 2026 per parameters of fertilizer contract agreement. Plan or adjust routes
based on changing conditions, using computer equipment, global positioning systems (GPS) equipment, or other navigation devices, to minimize fuel
consumption and carbon emissions. Secure cargo for transport, using ropes, blocks, chain, binders, or covers. Follow appropriate safety procedures for
transporting goods. Inventory and inspect goods to be moved to determine quantities and conditions. Operate idle reduction systems or auxiliary power
systems to generate power from alternative sources, such as fuel cells, to reduce idling time, to heat or cool truck cabins, or to provide power for other
equipment.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Employer requires drug screen post hire at employers expense due to the liability of operating equipment. Employer requires criminal background check
post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children on the farm and expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of
employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive sitting 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 drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating co