Farm Equipment Mechanic
Employer
788 31st Ave NW
Coleharbor, ND 58531
United States
Job description
This application is for a farm equipment mechanic and service technician. 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 9 trucks, 13 tractors, 3 sprayers liquid applicators, 8 pickup/service trucks, 2 windrowers, 3 combines, 12 headers, row crop planter, 24 row 30" Wako striptiller, 9 shank deep ripper, Case IH 330 turbo till, air seeder, augers and conveyors, 8 semi-trailers, wagons and carts. Disassemble parts of each row and put back together on planter and drills. Inspect/replace bearings, blades, brakes, belts, gear heads, air hoses, chains, tires, wheels, hydraulic lines and etc. Drain oil in gear boxes and replace with new oil. Apply grease and replace tires. Flush radiators. Change hydraulic filters, test oil. Spot weld cracks. Drive to town to pickup mechanical supplies.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 12 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting is required. Extensive walking 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.