Cattle & Farm Mechanic needed at Dryland Farm & Ranch in Northwest Kansas

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Dusty Creek Land & Cattle

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Location
Damar, KS
Job Type
Full Time, Year round
Salary
Based on Experience
Date Posted
December 20, 2024
Housing Offered
Maybe
Experience
2-5 yrs

We are looking for a dedicated mechanic to join our farm team. Our operation runs primarily John Deere equipment with GPS, and the role includes minor to moderate repairs and maintenance of combines, drills, planters, headers, and semis. Engine or transmission overhauls are not required.

When not performing mechanic duties, you’ll assist with general farm operations, which include working with our gentle cattle and operating John Deere equipment.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience as a John Deere mechanic or similar.
  • A farm background is a plus.
  • Ideal for someone who has considered running their own mechanic shop but is seeking a different opportunity.

Expected hours: 40-70 per week with rotational time off

Cattle Work Description:

  • Daily feeding, watering, checking health, calving, doctoring of cow/calf herd
  • Fence maintenance, gathering and moving livestock (with ATV and pickup)

Farm Work Description:

  • Machinery operation – skid steer, truck, tractor, grain cart, planter, drill, sprayer, loader, feed truck
  • Dryland crop practices – no-till farming, spraying, planting, drilling and harvesting

General Experience Preferred:

  • Mowing, weed-eating and general maintenance of residential properties
  • Familiarity with grain elevator operating is a plus
  • Welding and general construction skills are a plus

Requirements:

  • Must be able to take initiative and anticipate the next step.
  • Must be able to take direction and have good communication skills.
  • Must be dependable.
  • We require our employees to be honest, trustworthy and extremely accountable.
  • Above all, must be willing to put in the effort in all aspects to help make our farm successful.

Non-smoking environment.

We have housing options available.

Our operation is set up well as far as logistics and ease of use.

We offer competitive wages with room to advance, especially for long term employees.

Valid driver’s license required.

If you’re looking for a rewarding and diverse role on a farm, apply today!

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Dusty Creek Land & Cattle - Kansas

Dusty Creek Land & Cattle - Kansas

Dusty Creek Land & Cattle - Kansas

Dusty Creek Land & Cattle - Kansas

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