Agricultural Mechanic
Employer: Carolina Farms & Harvesting Inc
Location: Johnston, SC
Workers needed: 3
Pay: $12.56/hour
Season: Jan 8, 2027 – Sep 6, 2027
Experience: 2 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
The farm work position includes duties associated maintaining and repairing agricultural vehicles.
The employer will utilize staggered start dates of 1/8/27 and 2/12/27.
Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. Farm Equipment Mechanic: Diagnose, maintain, and repair farm machinery and vehicles such as tractors, Goats/Loaders, trucks, buses, trailers, and other harvesting tools and farm machinery. Dismantle defective machines for repair using hand tools. Reassemble machines and equipment after repair, test operation and make adjustments as necessary. Replace damaged tires on vehicles and assist with other routine maintenance. To perform this type of work, the workers must be able to work outside or in a non-airconditioned garage at least 7 hours a day. The worker must be able to perform general physical activities which include doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Knowledge of machines and tools including their uses as well as prior experience working as a farm equipment mechanic preferred. General Farm Labor Activities: At times, and before and after hurricanes and tropical storms, shop yard preparation and cleanup activities such as securing equipment, putting up and removing storm shutters, and debris removal may be required. In addition, cleaning and repairing minor damage to Company provided worker housing to maintain a clean and safe living area may be required. No specialized knowledge or skills are required to perform general farm labor activities. To perform this kind of work, the worker must be able to work outside for at least 8 hours a day in various weather environments including high heat and high humidity conditions.
Mechanics must be able to list and carry up to 50 pounds and have 2 months experience.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer will furnish free and convenient cooking and kitchen facilities so that workers may prepare their own meals. No charge will be made for the provided beds, appliances, cooking utensils and similar items furnished to workers to whom housing is provided hereunder unless unlawfully removed or damaged beyond normal wear and tear. Employer will provide (on a voluntary basis) weekly transportation to assure workers access to stores where they can purchase groceries. If for any reason the kitchen facilities become unavailable due to fire or calamity, the employer will provide 3 meals per day for which a deduction shall be made until the kitchen facilities become operable.
Housing is provided at no cost to workers who are not reasonably able to return the same day to their respective residences. Housing is not provided to non-workers.
Transport: After a worker has completed fifty percent of the work contract period, the employer will reimburse the worker for the cost of transportation and subsistence from the place the worker came from to the place of work, if such costs are borne by the worker.
Experience wanted: 2 months
Employer may conduct drug/alcohol testing post-employment and at the employer's expense.
Employer may conduct criminal background checks post-employment and at the employer's expense.
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