• Farm Equipment Mechanic 49

    Mike Hinz (Wood Lake, MN)


    ### Job Duties

    Start Date: 01/02/2026

     

    End Date: 03/15/2026

    Time: 7:30 am - 5:30pm

    Hours: 55 hours/week, Mon. Sat. (Monday - Friday) 10 hours/day, (Saturday) 5 hours.

     

    Must Apply By: 02/08/2026

     

    Job Duties as listed in 790A part [A.8a]:

     

    Duties may include: Duties include but are not limited to the following: Grain cleaning and snow removal. Examine equipment to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Dismantle defective machines for repair. Repair or replace defective parts. Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments as necessary. Clean and lubricate parts. Test and replace electrical components. Tune or overhaul engines. Adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance. Test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning & other related Farm Equipment Mechanic activities as per SOC/OES 49-3041 (onetonline.org).

     

    Possible weekend/holiday work.

     

    Drug/alcohol/tobacco free work zone. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 50lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area. All applicants must be able, willing and qualified to perform work described and must be available for the entire period specified and work throughout all areas of intended employment. Variable weather conditions may apply.

     

    ### Minimum Education Required

    No High School Diploma or GED required.

    ### Minimum Experience Required

    No experience required. Must be able to speak/communicate in English. Worker must be able to obtain a valid US Driver's License within 2 weeks of reporting to work and possess/maintain a clean Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).

     

    Ability to lift 50 lbs. Static strength; exert max muscle force to lift, push, pull, unload, carry objects up to 50lbs; may climb, walk, stand, reach, balance, sit, stoop, bend, squat, wash, clean: equip, grounds, area.

     

    ### Shift

    First (Day)

     

    ### Number of Openings

    1

     

    ### Public Transportation Accessible

    No

     

    ### Veterans Encouraged to Apply

    Yes

     

    ### Physical Required

    No

     

    ### Drug Test Required

    No

    ### Compensation

    $14.60 / Hourly

     

    ### Additional Compensation

    Bonus potential based on work performance at the sole discretion of the employer.

     

    As required for all workers in Minnesota, hours worked in excess of 48 hours in a work week will be paid at the rate of 1.5 times the regular rate of pay.

     

    ### Postal Code

    56297

     

    ### Place of Work

     

    On-site

     

    ### Requisition ID

    H-2A #26-015

    ### Job Type

     

    Full Time

    ### Job Benefits

    EMPLOYER ASSURANCES: Work guaranteed for 3/4 of contract period, starting with date of arrival at work site. Employer provides free housing for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Employer pays inbound transportation and subsistence to work site upon 50% completion of work contract for workers whose residence is beyond normal commuting distance. Daily subsistence will be provided at a rate of at least $16.28 per day during travel to a maximum of $68.00 per day with receipts. Required work-related tools and supplies provided free of charge by employer.

     

    Effective Jan 1, 2024, per MN State Statute, an employee will earn one hour of paid sick and safe time for every 30 hours worked, up to at least 48 hours of accrued Earned Sick and Safe Time (ESST) per year, provided the employee works a minimum of 80 hours in a calendar year.

     

    ### Application Instructions

    Send resume listing experience to:

    MN DEED/FLC

    Attn: H-2A#26-015

    180 E. 5th St. Sutie 1200, St. Paul, MN 55101

    FAX: 651-297-7722

    EMAIL: [email protected]

     

    CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513