Farm Equipment Mechanic

H-2A seasonal job with Ufer Farms Partnership in Truman, Minnesota. Pay: $27.08/hr. Work period: 2026-12-16 to 2027-02-14. Positions: 2. About 60 hours a week. The employer's full description is in English on the official DOL job order.

Perform seasonal winter inspection, diagnosis, repair, rebuilding, overhaul, calibration, and preseason preparation of farm machinery and equipment while field equipment is not in use. The primary purpose of the position is to complete extensive repairs and prepare the farm’s equipment fleet for spring planting and the upcoming crop-production season. Inspect and repair tractors, combines, planters, tillage equipment, cultivators, farm trucks, trailers, grain carts, augers, conveyors, grain legs, dryers, cleaners, fans, motors, pumps, and related agricultural equipment. Use diagnostic tools, gauges, meters, service manuals, and manufacturer specifications to identify mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, pneumatic, and structural problems. Disassemble equipment; inspect components for wear, damage, leakage, misalignment, or failure; rebuild or replace defective components; reassemble equipment; make adjustments; and test operation. Repair or rebuild engines, transmissions, drivetrains, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, brakes, steering, suspension, bearings, gears, shafts, chains, sprockets, sensors, controls, frames, and other major equipment components. Inspect, repair, adjust, and calibrate planters and tillage equipment for spring field operations. Complete post-harvest repairs and overhauls on combines and harvesting equipment. Repair farm-owned trucks, trailers, and grain-handling equipment used in the employer’s agricultural operation. Perform welding, cutting, grinding, drilling, fabrication, and structural metal repair as necessary to restore farm machinery and equipment. Maintain repair records and organize tools, replacement parts, and shop supplies. Move and operate equipment only as necessary for diagnosis, repair, calibration, adjustment, and testing. Follow manufacturer instructions and employer safety procedures. No CDL Required and no commercial truck driving required.

Work period: 2026-12-16 to 2027-02-14. Positions: 2.

Requirements: Minimum of 3 months of experience is required. Must be able to obtain a driver's license within 30 days of hire. Employer requires criminal background check post-hire at employers' expense due to the presence of children and expensive tools and equipment on the farm. Failure to pass criminal background check will result in termination of employment. Lift and carry items weighing up to 60 pounds. The worker will be exposed to extreme temperatures. Extensive pushing and pulling is required. Frequent stooping is required. Repetitive movements is required. 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.