Farm Equipment Mechanic
Employer
2284 County Road 100
Tulelake, CA 96134
United States
Job description
Primary duties include, but are not limited to:Maintain, diagnose and repair farm equipment, machinery and vehicles. Perform work both in a shop setting and in the field with a well-stocked service truck. Maintain knowledge of on-hand supplies and parts; provide farm management with notice of supplies or parts needed. Respond quickly and navigate accurately to in-field repairs.Maintain a safe, clean and functional work area. Operate farm machinery and setting in a field setting as needed , including but not limited to ground preparation, planting, tillage, harvest and equipment moving activities.
Crops: Alfalfa, Annuals, Barley, Hay, horseradish, Perennials, Wheat
Equipment: Large wheel tractors, large track tractors, combines, swathers, discs, cultivators, flamers, onion diggers, bulkers, rakes, pickup trucks, semi trucks, dump trucks, pipe trailers, equipment movers, land planes, grain drills, forklifts,
Per CA State requirements, workers will be paid double-time pay ($35.02) for all work performed in excess of 12 hours per work day, and for all hours performed in excess of 8 hours on the 7th consecutive day of work.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 12 months of experience operating farm equipment and working in field of agricultural mechanics, or equivalent 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 driving trucks on public roads. 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. Candidate must demonstrate: Ability to effectively multitask in fast-paced, dynamic environment. Previous experience with full mechanical maintenance and repair of farm equipment, or equivalent. Understanding of farm machinery, welding & fabrication, air brake systems and 240, 480 & 12V electrical systems. Ability to effectively communicate and interact with others in a professional, polite and efficient manner. High l