- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 2
- Job Duties:
- Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by the supervisor. Applicants must be 18 years or older. Minimum of 12 months experience as a mechanic for industrial agriculture equipment is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30-90 days of hire. Duties may vary from time to time. Workers must be able to perform basic mechanic and service tech duties, including but not limited to removing, repairing, and replacing parts from agricultural machinery, servicing agricultural equipment, major engine repairs and overhauls, assembling new equipment, and preparing and delivering equipment to farmers. Other duties may include small tool work, torch welding, and other daily maintenance. Must be able to lift at least 75lbs. All tools, supplies and equipment will be provided at no cost to the workers. General Specifications and Physical Requirements of the Job: The majority of the workday is spent on one’s feet and outdoors. Workers may stand in one place for any period of time. Workers must be able to climb, stand, sit, stoop, squat, kneel, crouch, bend (from the waist), push, pull, reach and lift. Work is performed in an open setting (shop, field, etc.) and may involve exposure to sun, wind, rain, soil, mud, dust, heat, cold and other natural elements. Worker must be able to withstand working in the direct sunlight and weather conditions ranging from hot and humid weather, moderate rain and cold while performing their required job duties. Proper work attire is required. No personal cell phone usage on the job. Cell phone use should be limited to contact with the supervisor and other employees as necessary to perform job duties. After worker has completed 50% of the work contract period, employer will reimburse worker for the cost of transportation to the place of recruitment. Upon arrival to the place of employment, workers who provide receipts for meals and non-alcoholic beverages in excess of $15.46 will be reimbursed during the first pay period, up to the maximum of $59.00 per 24-hour period of travel from the place of recruitment to the place of employment (if it is the prevailing practice). Due to subsequent employment with another employer who agrees to pay such costs, in which the employer will only pay for the transportation and subsistence to the next job. The amount of the transportation payment will be equal to the most economical and reasonably similar common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. The employer will not be responsible for providing the cost of return transportation and subsistence from the place of employment to the place of recruitment if the worker voluntarily abandons the job or is terminated for just cause. Free transportation will be provided from the housing location to the worksite and returned each day. No use of beer or liquor is permitted during work time or during any workday before work is completed for the day (such as during meals); workers may not report for work under the influence of beer, liquor or illegal drugs, which includes abuse of prescription drugs prescribed for either the worker or for another person. Employees may be terminated for excessive use of alcohol, drunk, and/or disorderly conduct in housing after hours. Illegal drugs may not be used, sold, manufactured, or kept on any employer premises, including housing. Prescription medication must be kept in its original container with the original pharmacy label attached. Employer will test for drug or alcohol use, at the employer’s expense, upon reasonable suspicion that the worker may be affected by drugs or alcohol that could adversely affect job performance or the work environment, including safety related performance of the worker or other persons. Excessive absences or tardiness will not be permitted.
- Job Classification:
- 49-3041.00 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians