Farm Equipment Mechanic
Employer
1700 County Road 122
Midkiff, TX 79755
United States
Job description
The pre-season maintenance tasks will be done to machinery during the winter months when farming duties have halted and the machinery is not in use. List of equipment: (1) John Deere 8295R, (1) John Deere 8245R, (1) John Deere 6700, (1) John Deere 7400, (1) John Deere 4440, (1) John Deere 2640, (1) Case 580L, (1) Case TV380. 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 winter 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. May need to drive to town to pickup mechanical supplies.
Special Requirements
Minimum of 12 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Must have 12 months experience or 12 months on the job training. High school/GED education required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Extensive sitting 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.