- Full Time:
- Yes
- Number of Workers Requested:
- 3
- Job Duties:
- We need a seasonal farm equipment mechanic to diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, etc. Job duties will include the following: Clean and lubricate parts. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Drive pickup/straight trucks (<26,001 lbs) to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with operators to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools. Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems. Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation, and adjusting, as necessary. Record details of repairs made, and parts used. Repair bent or torn sheet
metal. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking 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. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Adjust vehicle components according to specifications. Clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order. Disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair. Fabricate parts or components. Inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear. Install machine or equipment replacement parts. Install piping for installation or maintenance activities. Lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning. Maintain repair or maintenance records. Move large objects using heavy equipment. Read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed. Reassemble equipment after repair. Repair defective engines or engine components. Repair
structural components. Repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. Replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts. Service vehicles to maintain functionality. Test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning. Utilize software diagnostic tools to aid the diagnosis and repair of equipment. Keep filter, fluid, and tool inventories organized and accounted for. Paid-time off according to Colorado and Company policies are standard for all regular and H2A employees. Employer may provide pay increases for performance, longevity and/or experience at employer’s discretion., Employer may provide performance bonuses at the end of the contract at the employer’s discretion.
- Job Classification:
- 49-3041.00 - Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians