PLEASE NOTE: We will not reply if your resume does not meet position requirements. Please understand your education and experience must match our job listings for you to be considered. You must be a U.S. Citizen or a Permanent Resident to be considered for any U.S. positions.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nThere is NO closing date on this position. This position will remain open until a suitable candidate is found.\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nQUALIFICATIONS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n- Strong experience with agricultural and heavy equipment\r\n- High mechanical aptitude with ability to diagnose and repair complex systems\r\n- Planting through harvest experience preferred\r\n- Experience with late-model farm equipment\r\n- Familiarity with grain handling systems, including elevators, bins, and dryers\r\n- Welding and fabrication experience preferred\r\n- CDL preferred, or willingness and ability to obtain CDL\r\n- Experience operating semi tractor-trailers is a plus\r\n- Strong communication skills; dependable, responsible, and safety-minded\r\n- Ability to take direction while also anticipating and solving problems proactively\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nJOB DESCRIPTION:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nHansen Agri-PLACEMENT is seeking a dependable, mechanically skilled Farm Maintenance & Operations Lead to serve as the right-hand person to a progressive Montana crop producer. This individual will play a key role in keeping the operation running efficiently, with primary responsibility for equipment maintenance and repairs and secondary involvement in crop production and equipment operation.\r\n\r\nThe ideal candidate is proactive, forward-thinking, and capable of addressing a wide range of mechanical and operational needs. This position offers long-term stability, a strong future with the operation, and a family-friendly work environment in a good rural community.\r\n\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\n- Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on farm and heavy equipment\r\n- Troubleshoot and repair electrical, hydraulic, HVAC, braking, engine, and powertrain systems\r\n- Coordinate and order parts as needed\r\n- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient shop\r\n- Assist with equipment operation during planting through harvest as needed\r\n- Support overall farm maintenance and infrastructure needs\r\n- Work independently and collaboratively to address day-to-day operational challenges\r\n\r\nPosition Focus\r\nThis role is maintenance-first, with primary emphasis on equipment repair and shop management. Crop production and fieldwork are secondary responsibilities, particularly during peak seasons.\r\n\r\nOpportunity\r\n- Long-term position with growth potential\r\n- Family-friendly operation and supportive work environment\r\n- Stable operation located in a good community with quality schools and amenities\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nBENEFITS:\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nNegotiable, Possible Housing\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n \r\n\r\nALL INQUIRIES ARE KEPT CONFIDENTIAL. NO FEES TO APPLICANTS.\r\n\r\nIf you feel that you are not a candidate for this position, but know someone who is, we do offer a Referral Bonus if we place your referral into this position.\r\n
