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Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

  • Land of Promise Farms Partnership
  • Virginia Beach, VIRGINIA
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Source last checked: 11/4/2026

Job summary

Farm equipment mechanic

Pay
$18.05 / hour
Contract start / Contract end
1/1/2027 to 2/28/2027
Education
No minimum education required

Experience required: Yes · 2 months of experience

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Job conditions

Pay
$18.05 / hour
Positions offered
2 positions
Schedule
Full time
Contract start
1/1/2027
Contract end
2/28/2027
Visa type
H-2A
Address
3169 Land of Promise Road
ZIP code
23457
Hours per week
45

Duties and description

Original English description
  • Crops/Commodities:
  • corn, soybeans, wheat.
  • Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
  • Reassemble machines and equipment following repair, testing operation and making adjustments, as necessary. Maintain, repair, and overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, and irrigation systems. Examine and listen to equipment, read inspection reports, and confer with customers to locate and diagnose malfunctions. Record details of repairs made and parts used. Dismantle defective machines for repair, using hand tools. Clean and lubricate parts. Repair or replace defective parts, using hand tools, milling and woodworking machines, lathes, welding equipment, grinders, or saws.Test and replace electrical components and wiring, using test meters, soldering equipment, and hand tools. Related occupations Tune or overhaul engines. Related occupations Drive trucks to haul tools and equipment for on-site repair of large machinery. Related occupations Fabricate new metal parts, using drill presses, engine lathes, and other machine tools.
  • Related occupations Repair bent or torn sheet metal. Related occupations Calculate bills according to record of repairs made, labor time, and parts used. Related occupations Install and repair agricultural irrigation, plumbing, and sprinkler systems. Related occupations
  • Workers must operate all equipment properly and in a manner that protects operator, others, the employer's products and property. Failure to comply with safety requirements and operating instructions may result in disciplinary action up to and including immediate termination.
  • Must wear assigned personal protective equipment when required. Must report for work daily wearing work clothing and boots or other durable foot wear. Workers wearing clothing inappropriate for work will not be permitted to start work.
  • Outdoor work required when plants are wet, or during light rain, snow, moderate winds, direct sun, high humidity and extreme temperatures. Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Workers may be required to work during occasional showers not severe enough to stop field operations. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work is done outdoors for long periods of time and requires prolonged periods of standing and/or walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (product, containers) in accordance with the specified lifting requirements.
  • Insurable driver's license required within 30 days following hire in order to drive company vehicles, including semi-trucks, within a 150 mile radius of the farm. Drivers are not required to have CDLs or satisfy other USDOT requirements (e.g., E-logs, weigh stations, etc.). The cargo is being hauled between the employer's own farm locations, including the employer's storage/packing facilities. No cargo is being hauled for purposes of making deliveries to customers or any third-party storage/market location. All duties are therefore consistent with the duties outlined in 45-2091 (Agricultural Equipment Operator) and/or 45-2092 (Farmworkers and Laborers).
  • 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 proficient manner without close supervision.
  • 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.

Requirements and occupation

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

This job requires a minimum of 2 months of verifiable work experience for the specific jobs listed on this contract. Applicants must furnish written letter from previous employer(s) as proof of job experience to qualify for this contract. Workers must be able to perform manual and mechanized tasks with accuracy and efficiency. Must be able to lift/carry 40 lbs.

Additional requirements are listed in the job description.

Listing information

Case number
H-300-26292-310162
Case status
Acceptance issued

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