- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 6
- Job Duties:
- Crops/Commodities:
corn, alfalfa grass hay, soybeans, wheat.
Workers will maintain, repair, and overhaul farm equipment, machinery and vehicles, such as tractors and trucks; dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools; record details of repairs made and parts used; 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; examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, to locate and diagnose malfunctions; repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws; drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery; fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools; repair bent or torn sheet metal; install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems.
Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.
Clean driving record required. Must have or be able to obtain driver's license within 30 days following hire.
Employer requires all newly-hired employees to take and pass an employer-paid drug test before starting work. Drug test not required for prospective applicants prior to hiring decision. All testing is conducted uniformly after an initial job offer has been extended and accepted by the new hire. Workers testing positive will be immediately terminated and paid for all hours worked between the first date of employment and the date of termination, if any. In the case of a non-local or foreign worker who is terminated for failure to pass a drug test, the employer will arrange least-cost transportation to the worker's place of recruitment, at the worker's expense. The employer will also test at random, upon reasonable suspicion of use, and after a worker has an accident at work.
Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience.
Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a proficient manner without close supervision.
Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.
- Job Classification:
- 49-3041.00 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians