Farm Equipment Mechanic
Employer: Wernerstruck Inc
Location: Wolsey, SD
Workers needed: 2
Pay: $23.50/hour
Season: Jan 20, 2027 – Apr 15, 2027
Experience: 12 months
Employer-provided housing; Transportation provided/reimbursed
The job
The pre-season maintenance tasks will be done to machinery during the requested months when
farming duties have halted due to seasonal cycles and the machinery is not in use.
List of equipment: semi tractors and trailers, CASE IH combines, CASE IH/John Deere tractors,
John Deere planters, air seeder, strip till machine, flex heads, corn heads.
All the machines and equipment will go through a thorough inspection, service, and repair process. Each machine
will have a manufacturer's annual maintenance procedure that needs to be followed to ensure
proper operation of the equipment during the work season. This work will
include the disassembly and reassembly of major components for replacement of bearings,
lubricants, filters, parts, worn components, surfacing and welding of cracks. Cleaning of each
machine must be done prior to any maintenance work. Clear snow to access tools/machinery, if/when needed.
The work will include heavy lifting of machine parts and holding them in place during reassembly.
General seasonal farm tasks, as assigned. May need to drive to town to pick up parts, on occasion.
Housing: Employer-provided (including mobile or range)
Meals: Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services).
Transport: The employer will permit workers to select any means of transportation they choose and provide reimbursement upon arrival at the farm for all inbound and outbound transportation at no less than the most economical and reasonable common carrier transportation charges for the distance involved. This may include plane, train, bus, or automobile.
Experience wanted: 12 months
Minimum of 12 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Must have 12 months of experience or 12 months of on the job training.
High school diploma or GED required. Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Workers must have positive verifiable experience relevant to the job and be capable of performing physically demanding tasks. Workers must be able to speak English. Employees must adhere to strict biosecurity, company policies, and food safety guidelines, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Certain roles may require a valid drivers license within 30 days of hire and a clean driving record for operating company vehicles. Exceptional performance may be rewarded with additional compensation or benefits at the employers discretion.
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