Ag Equipment Operator

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: Workers will perform duties that will be carried out during the winter months when crop acres are dormant due to cold weather, have not yet been planted, and daylight hours are shorter, related to SOC 49-3041 Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians such as: Rebuild and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles; Assemble new and reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary; Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports to locate and diagnose malfunctions; Record details of repairs made and parts used; Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools; Clean and lubricate parts; Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws; Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools; Tune or overhaul engines; Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools; Repair bent or torn sheet metal; Replace bearings, blades and worn parts; Calibrate; Rebuild hydraulic cylinders, hoses and other parts; Transport commodities; Winterize to prevent damage from winter weather; Additional winter activities may occasionally include operating equipment used to prepare the fields and/or moving equipment into position in preparation for the upcoming harvest season; Transport equipment to move around yard and to relocate for repairs or trading; Maintain an organized work space; Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and the teamHousing is provided. Reimbursement for transportation and subsistence is also offered. Transportation will be provided at no cost to workers, from employer-provided housing and, if applicable, centralized pick-up points to the places of employment at the beginning of each workday and back at the end of each work day. Please contact employer for further details.