Darby Pit - Mechanical Engineer I

American farmers have made tremendous technology advancements through hardware improvements and investments in precision agriculture. However, when it comes to the back-office, most farms are decades behind, relying on spreadsheets, filing cabinets, and decades-old on-prem software to recruit, manage, and pay their workforce. Seso is addressing this problem by modernizing the back-office for the farm.

Our mission is to build the premier platform for agribusiness to hire and manage their workforce and improve the lives of agricultural workers. We are addressing American farmers’ biggest pain point - access to qualified labor - through a software-enabled labor solution that automates the H-2A visa. Our comprehensive HR platform streamlines and automates the hiring process for farms and seamlessly integrates their efforts across recruitment, onboarding, payroll, and insurance while providing workers access to financial services for the first time.

Seso has raised over $60M from Tier I investors including Index, Founders Fund, and Mary Meeker at Bond, and has been recognized with awards including Forbes Rising Stars and Andreessen Horowitz's American Dynamism 50.

Please note, this is NOT a Seso Labor job opportunity, this role is with our client, Darby Pit located in Driggs, IDAHO

Job Title: Mechanical Engineer I

Reports to: Jayder Hertz - Owner

Website: https://darbypit.com/about/

Compensation

• Full-time, $23 - $26 hourly rate depending on experience.
• Housing is available on an optional basis.
• Discretionary performance bonuses are based on meeting the position´s goals and expectations.
• Full coverage of visa-related expenses, including visa processing fees, accommodations, and transportation to visa appointments after a year of employment.
• Covered travel to the worksite upon approval of your TN visa.
  
  

Job Description And Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical diagnostics and repairs on heavy-duty equipment, including dump trucks, engines, hydraulic systems, and other machinery used in gravel pit operations.
• Support and execute preventative maintenance programs for fleet and equipment, ensuring optimal performance and minimizing downtime.
• Collaborate with senior mechanics to troubleshoot mechanical failures and implement effective repair solutions aligned with engineering standards.
• Assist in maintaining operational continuity within the gravel pit by balancing equipment operation and mechanical support responsibilities.
• Conduct inspections of mechanical systems and commercial vehicles to identify wear, defects, or required adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, CDL regulations, and operational protocols across both driving and mechanical functions.
• Support ongoing operational needs by alternating between equipment operation and mechanical work.
• Operate commercial dump trucks in compliance with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations and CDL requirements, ensuring safe and efficient material hauling operations.
  
  

Requirements And Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field (required for TN classification).
• Valid Foreign CDL A or B (Commercial Driver’s License) or equivalent experience required - authorizing the operation of trucks with a gross vehicle weight of up to 80,000 pounds.
• Experience operating heavy equipment and/or commercial vehicles preferred.
• Strong mechanical knowledge, particularly in diesel engines and heavy machinery systems.
• Intermediate English proficiency required (sufficient to operate commercial vehicles safely under U.S. regulations).
  
  

Diversity is more than a commitment at Seso, it is the foundation of what we do. We pride ourselves on building the premier platform that serves agribusiness and improves the lives of agricultural workers. We believe in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, ethnicity, national origin and all the other fascinating characteristics that make us all feel welcome.

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