Farm Equipment Mechanic

H-2A seasonal job with Wernerstruck Inc in Wolsey, South Dakota. Pay: $23.50/hr. Work period: 2027-01-20 to 2027-04-15. Positions: 2. About 48 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 requested months when
farming duties have halted due to seasonal cycles and the machinery is not in use.
List of equipment: semi tractors and trailers, CASE IH combines, CASE IH/John Deere tractors,
John Deere planters, 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 work 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. Clear snow to access tools/machinery, if/when needed.
The work will include heavy lifting of machine parts and holding them in place during reassembly.
General seasonal farm tasks, as assigned. May need to drive to town to pick up parts, on occasion.

Work period: 2027-01-20 to 2027-04-15. 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. Must have 12 months of experience or 12 months of on the job training.
High school diploma or GED required. 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.