H-2A · Agriculture

Farm Equipment Mechanic

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Fitzgerald Farms

Eagle Lake, TX — United States

Job duties

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Complete routine repairs and maintenance on farm equipment, vehicles, irrigation systems, plumbing, and sprinkler systems. Inspect equipment and review work orders to identify damage, wear, defects, or malfunctions; disassemble, clean, repair, replace, and reassemble machinery, vehicles, and components using hand and machine tools. Repair or replace mechanical parts and components, including sheet metal, pipes, engines, and other equipment parts, using hand tools, drill presses, lathes, milling machines, welding equipment, grinders, and saws. Lubricate, clean, adjust, and tune engines and equipment; test mechanical and electrical systems and equipment to ensure proper operation; make necessary adjustments and perform routine maintenance. Maintain records of repairs, parts used, labor time, and work performed. 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.

Requirements

Employer will conduct post-hire drug testing at no cost to the employee to enforce a drug-free workplace policy. Failure to pass a drug test may result in termination. Employer will conduct post-hire criminal background checks at no cost to the employee and, consistent with workplace safety policies and company hiring practices and as permitted by law, will not employ individuals with felony or theft-related criminal convictions. Job requires 2 months of previous experience, a valid regular drivers license, ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds, extensive pushing and pulling, frequent stooping or bending, and repetitive movements.

Housing

Family housing not available. Housing will be clean & meet applicable Fed, State &local housing standards. Workers must maintain neat & clean housing. Housing/utilities are provided at no cost to workers who are unable to return to place of residence the same day. If both male & female workers are hired: separate toilet, bathing and sleeping rooms will be provided.

Transportation

The employer will pay the worker for reasonable costs incurred by the worker for transportation and daily subsistence from the place from which the worker has come to work for the employer, whether in the U.S. or abroad to the place of employment (inbound/outbound). The employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and reimburse workers at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distances involved.

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