Farm Equipment Mechanic
Employer
6541 Jefferson Road
Alliance, NE 69301
United States
Job description
Worker will be required to perform a variety of duties related to the production of seed potatoes, potatoes, corn, wheat, annual grass cover crops, and alfalfa/hay. The majority of the work activities during the overall contract period, however, will be related to farm mechanics and maintenance.
Farm Machinery Maintenance Work will include the following responsibilities: Analyze, remove, disassemble, and re-assemble major components and equipment systems under the supervision of the employer. Agricultural equipment includes trailers, tractors, semis and heavy-duty trucks, skid steers, work trucks, excavation equipment, forage/hay equipment, tillage equipment, and a self-propelled chopper, harvesters, windrowers, dikers, irrigation systems, pilers, conveyors, grading tables, mobile vac, tanks, forklifts. Maintain and repair complex mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. dismantle defective equipment for repair, reassemble, and test machines and equipment. Make necessary adjustments for optimal performance. Clean, lubricate, fuel, and service machines routinely; record details of repairs and maintenance. Operate or drive vehicles or mechanized equipment; repair defective engines, motors, or components and replace if required. Maintain shops and tools clean and in an orderly manner; clean and sanitize equipment with power washer and chemical disinfectant/cleaner, tools, trailers, trucks, warehouse equipment, and shops; perform manufacturers prescribed annual, post and pre-season equipment maintenance, inspections, and winterizations. Inspection/replace bearings, blades, brakes, belts, gear heads, air hoses, chains, tires, wheels, hydraulic lines, worn components, filters, surfacing and welding of cracks, etc.; drain oil and replace with new oil. apply grease to wear/friction points; repair/replace tires; flush radiators; change filters; work directly with shop manager to order parts, supplies, and drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies/parts when necessary.
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions; manual dexterity he ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects; multi-limb coordination the ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down, does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion; finger dexterity ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects; arm-hand steadiness the ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Special Requirements
Applicants must provide the contact information of at least one reference who can verify performance. Applicants hired must be able to obtain a valid drivers license as driving on public roads may be required. Employer expressly forbids the use of drugs/alcohol/tobacco at the worksite or in employer provided-housing. Workers are required to comply with posted company workplace and housing rules. Job duties may also require extensive standing.