Farm Equipment Mechanic

Job Duties

Start Date: 12/01/2026

End Date: 02/28/2027

Work hours: 35 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 7 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 01/15/2027

Job Duties:

Repair and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Tune or overhaul engines. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Drive a pickup truck into town on occasion to pick up parts.

No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Minimum of 3 months of experience is required.

Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks.

Must be able to obtain a driver's license (Class D) within 30 days of hire.

Lift and carry items weighing up to 100 pounds.

Workers must be able to speak English.

Employer requires drug screen post hire at employer's expense due to the liability of operating equipment.

Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to expensive tools and equipment. Failure to pass drug screen and/or criminal background check will result in termination of employment.

Extensive pushing and pulling is required.

Frequent stooping is required.

Repetitive movements are required.

Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

1

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

Yes

Compensation

$19.88 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

Postal Code

56721

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#27-005

Job Benefits

EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.78 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

Application Instructions

Send resume listing experience to:

MN DEED/FLC

Attn: H-2A#27-005

180 E. 5th St., Suite 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

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CALL: Mary Garcia View phone number on click.appcast.io

Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.