Agricultural Mechanic

The farm work position includes duties associated maintaining and repairing agricultural vehicles. 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. Workers should be able to work on their feet in bent positions for long periods of time. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, insect spray, related chemicals, etc may affect workers’ ability to perform the job. Workers should be physically able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations. Workers are exposed to wet weather early in the morning and heat throughout the day while working. Temperatures may range from 10 to 100 F. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Workers will report to work at the designated time and place as directed by the grower each day. The standard work is 7 hours per day. In peak periods of seasonal crop demands, employees may be requested but not required to work up to 12 or more hours per day and/or on the Sabbath or Federal holidays depending upon the conditions in the fields, weather, orders, and maturity of the crop. Employees may volunteer to work additional hours when work is available. Workers should expect occasional periods of little or no work because of weather, crop or other conditions beyond the employer’s control. These periods can occur any time throughout the season. All operational specifications can change during the season due to crop or market condition. Workers will be expected to conform to the specific instructions given for each day’s work. A farm manager, supervisor, or a designated employee will provide instructions and general supervision. The grower or supervisor will make daily individual work assignments, team or crew assignments, and determine location of work as the needs of the operation dictates. Workers may be assigned a variety of duties in any given day and different tasks on different days. Person seeking employment as a mechanic must be available for the entire period requested by the employer and possess 2 months experience hand harvesting produce.

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