Farm Equipment Mechanic

H-2A seasonal job with Jeffrey Hamilton in Wessington, South Dakota. Pay: $23.50/hr. Work period: 2026-12-01 to 2027-02-28. Positions: 2. About 54 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

The pre-season maintenance tasks will be done to machinery during the winter months when farming duties have halted and the machinery is not in use. List of equipment: (6) semi tractors and trailers, (2) John Deere combines, (10) John Deere tractors, (2) John Deere planters, (2) Fendt tractors, 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 winter work process 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. The work will include heavy lifting of machine parts and holding them in place during reassembly. Drive to town to pick up parts. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Work period: 2026-12-01 to 2027-02-28. Positions: 2.

Requirements: Minimum of 12 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. 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.