Farm Equipment Mechanic
Employer
17544 307th Ave
Agar, SD 57520
United States
Job description
The pre-season maintenance tasks will be done to machinery during the months when farming duties have halted and the machinery is not in use. List of equipment: 2021 JD 9520R Tractor. 2021 JD 9620R Tractor. 2022 JD N560F Air Drill. 2002 T600 Kenworth Semi. 2009 T800 Kenworth Semi. 2016 T800 Kenworth Semi. 2022 Chev. Service Truck. 2020 Polaris Ranger XP. 2019 JD S780 Combine. All the machines and equipment will go through a thorough inspection, service, and repair process. Each machine will have a manufacturer's annual maintenance procedure that needs to be followed to ensure proper operation of the equipment during the work season. This seasonal post-harvest work process will include the disassembly and reassembly of major components for replacement of bearings, lubricants, filters, parts, worn components, surfacing and welding of cracks. Cleaning of each machine must be done prior to any maintenance work. The work will include heavy lifting of machine parts and holding them in place during reassembly. The worker must be able to handle complex tasks that require logical thought, care, paying attention to details. Drive to town to pickup mechanical parts.
Special Requirements
Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Must have 12 months experience or 12 months on the job training. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. Wage rate may increase with verifiable experience. Employer may reward exceptional work with monetary or other benefits in addition to those listed here in his sole discretion.