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Published on May 18 2024

Agricultural Equipment Mechanic

$17.41  per hour
Visa required: H-2A
From May 30, 2022 to Oct 30, 2022

Employer

11835 Lower Klamath Lake Rd
Klamath, OR 97603
United States

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Job description

1. GENERAL SUMMARY:
The mechanic I will report to the Maintenance Crew Leader or Maintenance Manager and will be responsible for repairing farm equipment as well as other farming implements. This position will include tasks ranging from assisting with repairs on an engine?s electrical system to welding cracked pipefitting. The Mechanic I will ensure equipment is a good repair and functioning at its full potential through preventative maintenance and/or any required repairs.
2. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
? Inspect, maintains and services farm equipment, machinery and implements.
? Will ensure a full inspection of the defective equipment, and/or machinery has been conducted, will assist in troubleshoot and with repairs including engine, transmission, electrical, hydraulic, steering, suspension, braking, air conditioning, etc. to specification.
? Identifies parts needed for replacement and will collaborate with the parts department to ensure parts are available for repairs and keep a low inventory.
? Effectively performs scheduled inspections and preventive maintenance activities to all farm equipment, machinery and implements, such as oil change, filter change and some minor adjustments.
? Dissembles and assembles equipment with guidance.
? Maintains a clean and safe work environment and adheres to all DFF safety policies, procedures, and instructions from managements.
? Collaborates with team members from other departments to ensure repairs are done in a timely manner.
? Performs welding or fabrication duties as needed.
? Performs other duties as assigned/required.
? Elaborate work order reports in a daily basis.
? Lubricates all grease fitting on equipment and implement.

3. PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate frequently is required to stand, walk and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Crew Driver: Workers may transport seasonal workers to and from their assigned worksite location daily

Sanitation Requirements: For food and general personal safety purposes, all workers will be required and expected to follow common sanitary practices at all times. This is particularly critical when hand harvesting crops for human consumption. Employees are required to cleanse their hands by washing them thoroughly with soap and water after using the bathroom and before entering the fields for harvest activities or the packing facility for packing operations.

Spinach, Spring Mix Commodities (Arugula, Mizuna, Lolla Rosa, Green/Red Romaine, Green/Red Oak, Tango, Green/Red Leaf. Wild Arugula, Red/Green Chard, Tatsoi, Baby Kale), Broccoli, Cauliflower, Mature Kales
Other duties will also include Crew Driver

Special Requirements

All workers should have at least 2 months experience operating 50+ HP Farm equipment. Workers must have a valid drivers license or be able to obtain one within 30 days of hire. Applicants must be able to furnish affirmative job references from recent employers operating comparable operations establishing acceptable previous experience. Must be physically able to meet and perform all job specifications stated in job order. Must be able to work in the hot humid weather for extended periods of time. Workers may be subject to random drug testing post hire at no cost to the employee post hire. Failing or refusing a drug test will result in immediate termination.

Employer Contact Info

+16023202613

[email protected]

https://seasonaljobs.dol.gov/

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