Farm Equipment Mechanic

Job Duties

Start Date: 12/01/2026

End Date: 03/01/2027

Work hours: 40 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 8 hours/day, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Must Apply By: 01/16/2027

Job Duties:

The pre-season maintenance tasks will be done to machinery during the months when farming duties have halted and the machinery is not in use.

List of equipment: John Deere 680 Combines; Versatile 485 4x4 tractors; 9570 John Deere 4x4 Tractor; 9630 John Deere Tractor; 9882 New Holland 4x4 Tractor; 8335 John Deere Front Wheel Assist Tractor; 8050 New Holland Front Wheel Assist Tractor; 2210 New Holland Tractor; 2010 - 2015 Freightliner Trucks with 34' Trailer; 1984 International Truck; 12-row Art's Way Sugarbeet Harvester; 12-row Art's Way Sugarbeet Defoliators.

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 seasonal post-harvest 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. Drive to town to pick up mechanical supplies.

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, as certain roles may require a valid driver's license and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles.

Lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds.

Workers must be able to speak English.

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

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$27.08 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employer's discretion.

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

56733

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A#26-526

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#26-526

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.