Farm Equipment Mechanic & Truck Operator
Kaufman Farms
About this opportunity
The job duties requested are only performed during the winter months when equipment is removed from field operation and is no longer in use. During this off-season period, the primary responsibilities center around the winterization, inspection, maintenance, and repair of all farm equipment and vehicles to ensure their longevity and readiness for the next operational season. Winterization duties include draining fluids such as fuel, oil, and coolant and performing function tests to confirm reliability.
- Dates
- Nov 21, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
- Duration
- ~4 months
- Experience
- 2 month(s)
- Category
- agriculture
Requirements
- Experience: 2 month(s)
- Job requires having or being able to obtain a drivers license within 30 days of hire. Basic English literacy skills are required. Job will require periods when workers may be exposed to varying weather conditions and extensive pushing, pulling, sitting, walking, stooping, bending, or repetitive movements. Random drug testing and criminal background checks may occur post-hire at the employers expense. These checks may be performed to ensure safe housing and work environments for all workers. Positive drug test results or refusal to comply with testing may result in termination of employment. If the employer discovers a criminal conviction record or status as a registered sex offender that the employer reasonably believes, consistent with current law, will impair the safety and living conditions of other workers, the employer may terminate the worker (foreign and/or domestic) with notification to OFLC and DHS in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(n).
- adding fuel stabilizers
- disconnecting or removing batteries
- lubricating moving parts
- sealing engine and cab openings to prevent rodent infestation
- applying protective coatings to exposed metal surfaces to guard against corrosion
- and conducting a general assessment to prepare equipment for long-term storage. In addition to winterization, the position requires post- and preseason inspections of all vehicles and machinery to evaluate wear and tear and identify any mechanical issues. The role involves overhauling farm machinery and vehicles
- dismantling defective machines
- reassembling machines and components
- and testing the operation of critical systems such as hydraulics, drivetrains, and electrical components. Tasks include testing and replacing electrical wiring and parts using test meters, soldering tools, and hand tools
- tuning engines
- replacing or repairing defective or worn parts
- fabricating new metal parts when necessary
- and patching or replacing bent or torn sheet metal. The position also requires disassembling equipment for deep maintenance
- servicing engines or replacing major components such as pistons or valves
- adjusting mechanical systems for peak performance
- installing replacement parts
- testing electrical circuits for safety and function
- applying paint or protective coatings
- inspecting equipment for structural defects or wear
- and repairing or replacing mechanical and structural components. During periods of snow accumulation, the position includes snow removal responsibilities. This involves operating snow removal equipment to clear snow from driveways, access roads, and equipment paths. Sand or salt may be applied to maintain safe walking and driving conditions around work zones. Timely snow removal is essential to prevent disruption in daily operations.
- Job requires operating non-CDL farm trucks and grain trailers to transport grain commodities from on-farm storage facilities and grain bins to elevators, markets, and designated delivery locations.
- inspect trucks and trailers before and after use
- maintain accurate load and delivery records
- and perform routine servicing and cleaning of trucks, trailers, and related hauling equipment.
- Workers may use maps, GPS, or dispatch instructions to follow designated hauling routes between storage sites and delivery locations.
- Workers must follow all roadway safety requirements and employer safety protocols while operating non-CDL farm vehicles.
Work authorization
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- Work authorization
- H-2A Temporary Agricultural Worker
- International candidates
- Yes
- Employer sponsorship
- Required
- Confirmation
- Confirmed by source
- Official source
- U.S. Department of Labor
Benefits & conditions
- Housing
- Employer-provided (including mobile or range) — NONE
- Transportation
- Employer will provide workers that reside in employer provided or secured housing with transportation from the housing to the worksite daily at no cost to the worker. Workers who are reasonably able to return to their residence within the same day will not be provided with housing, subsistence and transportation. Continued in Addendum C.
How to apply
- delinda@ndsupernet.com
- Phone
- +17012905969
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- Case number
- JO-A-300-26250-219842
- Verification
- Last verified: September 20, 2026
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