Farm Eq. Mechanic And Service Technician
Employer
303 South 2800 East
Paul, ID 83347
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of alfalfa, barley, corn, pasture, and cattle. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to agricultural equipment maintenance and repairs.
Job duties will include the following responsibilities: maintain, repair, service, and overhaul farm vehicles, trucks and machinery such as wheel loaders, tractors, tillage implement/planting/harvesting equipment and other implements; repair or replace defective parts using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders or saws; inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects or wear; read inspection reports; tune or overhaul engines; clean/lubricate/adjust equipment, parts, and tools; adjust vehicle components according to specifications; disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair; repair defective engines or engine components and worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; replace motors; fabricate parts, components or new metal parts using drill presses, engine lathes, welding torches and other machine tools (grinders or grinding torches); replace and pack bearings; replace and re-lace belting; repair bent or torn sheet metal; remove tires; repair axles; repair and replace trailer tarps; test and replace electrical circuits, components, wiring and mechanical equipment using test meters, soldering equipment and hand tools; reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and/or adjustment; install machine or equipment replacement parts; move large objects using heavy equipment; drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for onsite repair of large machinery; read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed; maintain detailed repair or maintenance records; perform general cleanup of farm maintenance and repair areas and a clean rock/weed free work area; trouble-shoot and repair electrical maintenance issues with a variety of equipment used in the production of corn, grain, and hay (this will involve single and three phase systems that operate at 480 volts or less); repair electric water pumps, system controls, motors and/or other mechanisms relative to proper irrigation of crops; assure proper pump operation; winterize irrigation equipment; maintain and/or repair wiring systems relative to all equipment used in the planting, sorting/handling, harvesting, and packing/storage of agricultural commodities; maintain and update a complete inventory of parts necessary for all production maintenance projects; assure mobile repair vehicles contain adequate parts to allow for normal daily breakdowns; collaborate and communicate with supervisors as to optimal and most efficient scheduling and completion of maintenance and repairs; intermittently perform miscellaneous incidental duties related to general farm work and general cleanup of farm property in the areas around all maintenance and repair locations which may include maintenance of dairy fencing, gates and miscellaneous welding needs
Special Requirements
Applicants must have 6 months experience with the applicable job duties and provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify experience and performance.