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Farm Equipment Mechanics

  • Glenmary Family Farm Partnership
  • Rapidan, VIRGINIA
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Source last checked: 10/9/2026

Job summary

Farm equipment mechanic

Pay
$23.38 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
12/5/2026 to 2/28/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: Yes · 9 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$23.38 / hour
Positions offered
3 positions
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
12/5/2026
Contract end
2/28/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
Glenmary Farm LLC - 21496 River Rd
ZIP code
22733
Hours per week
50

Additional pay information

H-2A Wage $21.32

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Crops/Commodities:
  • hay, corn, soybeans, sorghum, small grain, cattle, switchgrass, vetch.
  • Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
  • Mechanics will adjust equipment to ensure optimal performance; reassemble equipment after repair; test mechanical equipment to ensure proper functioning; confer with users to assess problems; inspect mechanical equipment to locate damage, defects, or wear; read work orders or descriptions of problems to determine repairs or modifications needed; repair defective engines or engine components; service vehicles to maintain functionality; disassemble equipment for maintenance or repair; maintain repair or maintenance records; clean equipment, parts, or tools to repair or maintain them in good working order; lubricate equipment to allow proper functioning; repair worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; replace worn, damaged, or defective mechanical parts; install machine or equipment replacement parts; test electrical circuits or components for proper functioning; adjust vehicle components according to specifications; calculate costs of goods or services; move large objects using heavy equipment; fabricate parts or components; install piping for installation or maintenance activities; repair pipes to stop leaking; repair structural components.
  • Job duties will include winter maintenance and repair of all farm equipment (including, but not limited to, two combines, two planters, sprayer and fertilizer spreader) for wear points and mechanical issues, as well as updating of the computer systems in said equipment; replace parts and/or rebuild planters and grain drills, which involves stripping all of the worn parts off of the machinery and replacing them; servicing all tractors with oil changes, and making sure oil in the hydraulic systems are changed and any mechanical issues are addressed and repaired; replace oil and air filters on tractors; service and repair of multiple farm trucks/vehicles; inspection of combines for mechanical problems and repair.
  • Supervisor(s) will provide instructions and directions to workers. Workers must be able to comprehend and follow instructions and communicate effectively to supervisors. Unusual, complex or non-routine activities will be supervised. Workers expected to perform basic duties in a timely and proficient manner without close supervision.
  • Work is done for long periods of time. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. Workers should be able to do the work required with or without reasonable accommodations.
  • Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Must wear proper protective footwear that is closed-toe in nature with a non-slip sole, such as work boots or trail-type shoes.
  • Post-hire employer-paid drug testing is required after a worker has an accident.
  • Persons seeking employment in this position must be available for the entire period requested by the employer. Applicants must be able to furnish verbal or written statement establishing relevant prior work experience.
  • Job opportunity is Skill Level I. All primary duties are entry-level and require close supervision and/or a short demonstration of the task by a more experienced worker.
  • Employer may request, but not require, workers to work more than the stated daily hours and/or on a worker's Sabbath or federal holidays. Worker must report to work at designated time and place each day. Daily or weekly work schedule may vary due to weather, sunlight, temperature, crop conditions, and other factors. Employer will notify workers of any change to start time. Workers will have an unpaid lunch break.
  • TERMINATION. Prior to any termination for cause, employer evaluates workers' performance of required tasks and compliance with Work Rules and other employer policies.

Requirements and occupation

Education
No minimum education required
Occupation
Farm equipment mechanic
Experience required
Yes
Minimum experience
9 months of experience

This job requires a minimum of 9 months of verifiable prior experience repairing and maintaining farm equipment. Applicants must be able to furnish verifiable job reference(s) or comparable third party documentation from recent employer(s) establishing acceptable prior experience. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. Saturday work required. Must be able to lift/carry 50 lbs. Post-hire employer-paid drug testing is required after a worker has an accident.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26264-247509
Case status
Acceptance issued

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