Farm Equipment Mechanic Job at Ogaard Farms, Georgetown, MN

  • Ogaard Farms
  • Georgetown, MN

Job Description

Job Duties

Start Date: 12/10/2026

End Date: 02/09/2027

Work hours: 40 hours/week, ~7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday: 6.6 hours/day

Saturday: 7 hours/day

Must Apply By: 01/10/2027

Job Duties:

The job duties requested are only performed during the winter months when equipment is removed from custom combining and is no longer in use.

The job duties will require the position to perform the following tasks: post and preseason equipment and vehicle inspections; winterizing all farm equipment and vehicles for which it is required; overhaul farm machinery and vehicles; dismantle defective machines; reassemble machines and equipment; test operation of components; test and replace electrical components and wiring using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools; tune engines; replace or fix defective parts; fabricate new metal parts; patch or replace bent or torn sheet metal; disassemble equipment; service defective engines or replace engine components; adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance; test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning; clean equipment, parts, or tools to keep them in good working order; install machine or equipment replacement parts; test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning; paint and coat equipment with protective coatings; inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear; repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; fabricate parts or components; and fix structural components. Job will also require snow and ice removal from equipment yard.

Other Job Sites:

Grandin, North Dakota (Cass County)

Minimum Education Required

None. No High School Diploma or GED required.

Minimum Experience Required

Two (2) Months.

Driver Requirements: Job requires having or being able to obtain a driver's license within 15 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, or walking.

Shift

First (Day)

Number of Openings

2

Public Transportation Accessible

No

Veterans Encouraged to Apply

Yes

Physical Required

No

Drug Test Required

No

Compensation

$19.88 - $24.09 / Hourly

Additional Compensation

Wage offer is $24.09 per hour for all work performed in ND; main worksite is in Minnesota.

The employer reserves the right to increase workers' pay or provide bonuses based on tenure, performance, or other factors that are solely based on the 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

56546

Job Type

Full Time

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

H-2A #26-540

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 $16.78 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 #26-540

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

FAX: 651-297-7722

EMAIL: foreignlaborcertification.DEED@state.mn.us

CALL: Mary Garcia 651-259-7513

Must have proof of legal authority to work in U.S.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, H-2A Visa, Monday to Friday, Shift work

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