SeasonalJobs.dol.gov

Job Description

Full Time:

Yes

Number of Workers Requested:

2

Job Duties:

Please note that the Employer will require a total of two (2) H-2A workers under this contract. Of these, 1 (one) H-2A worker will commence employment on January 20, 2026, and the remaining one (1) H-2A worker will commence employment on March 1, 2026. Farm Equipment Mechanic (SOC Code 49-3041): This responsibility falls under the FLSA definition of secondary agriculture since the job duties are incidental and in conjunction with Heritage Farms’ farming operations.    Diagnose, adjust, repair, install and maintain farm equipment, including vehicles, trucks, trailers, tractors, harvest machines, harvest trailers, farm implements and equipment, water booster pumps, and other farm equipment. Repair irrigation equipment and lines.   Qualifications:  • Twelve months experience agriculture equipment (tractors, motors, etc.) and auto mechanic    • Working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic components of vehicles.  • Working knowledge of vehicle diagnostic systems and methods.  • Ability to handle various tools (e.g. pliers) and heavy equipment (e.g. lift).  • Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.  • Familiarity with government regulations, legal issues, safety protocols and procedures.  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.  • Excellent communication skills, oral and written.  • Ability to prioritize, multitask and maintain flexibility in a fast-paced changing environment.  Physical Requirements:   • Communicates orally with management, employees, co-workers, vendors, and the general public by telephone or in person, in one-on-one or group settings.  • Regularly uses a telephone, computer (e-mail) and fax for communication.  • Required to stand, walk, and sit for extended periods of time during the course of work shift.  • Routinely required to stoop, bend, kneel, lift, and reach, in the performance of job function.  • Requires the essential use of hands, speech, eyesight, and hearing.  • Exposed to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles; and toxic or caustic chemicals.  • Exposed to high noise and vibration levels.  • Lifting limitations for this position: 30-50 lbs.  • Vision requirements include close and distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus as needed.  • Must be able to pass random and required drug and alcohol tests.  • Spend significant time outdoors, exposed to potentially difficult environment conditions.  Crops: Strawberries, lettuce, romaine lettuce, green and red leaf, Frise, baby spinach, baby green and red spring mix, multi-leaf, kale, arugula, mizuna.

Job Classification:

49-3041.00 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Job Requirements

Experience Required:

Yes

Months of Experience Required:

12

Special Requirements:

Minimum Job Qualifications: 12 months agriculture mechanic experience. Workers must be able to lift 50 lbs frequently. Work is performed outdoors in open fields and can involve exposure to sun, wind, mud, dust, heat, cold and other elements of the normal outdoor grove environment. Temperatures can range from 20 degrees F to over 100 degrees F during the period of employment. Workers should come prepared with appropriate clothing and footwear for the work and working conditions described. Workers will be expected to obtain a valid driver's license (Class C). A license is not a pre-hire requirement. Employer will pay costs related to obtaining a driver's license.

Number of Hours Per Week:

35

Work Schedule (Start/End time):

7:00 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.

Employer Information

Company Name:

Heritage Farms, LLC

Location:

Holtville, CA 92250

Worksite

Address:

Enos Buss Ranch- E. Battles Road (55°55'51.1"N, 120°24'01.2"W), Santa Maria, CA 93454

Job Order Details

ETA Case Number:

H-300-25324-426273

Multiple Worksites:

No

Additional Wage Information:

The employer offers U.S. workers no less than $19.45 per hour where the duties and qualifications are commensurate with a Skill Level I position. See Addendum A.

Date Posted:

12/2/2025

Piece Rate Offer

$0.00

Share