Auto mechanic

Agricultural Mechanic in Johnston, SC

This is an H-2A job order, which means the employer has already applied to hire workers from outside the United States for it.

Employer: Carolina Farms & Harvesting Inc
Where: Johnston, SC
Places: 3
Pay: $17.65 per hour
Visa: H-2A
Starts: 2027-01-08
Ends: 2027-09-06
Filed: 2026-10-26

What the work involves

The farm work position includes duties associated maintaining and repairing agricultural vehicles. The employer will utilize staggered start dates of 1/8/27 and 2/12/27. Workers will perform assigned duties as instructed by their supervisor. Duties may vary from time to time. Farm Equipment Mechanic: Diagnose, maintain, and repair farm machinery and vehicles such as tractors, Goats/Loaders, trucks, buses, trailers, and other harvesting tools and farm machinery. Dismantle defective machines for repair using hand tools. Reassemble machines and equipment after repair, test operation and make adjustments as necessary. Replace damaged tires on vehicles and assist with other routine maintenance. To perform this type of work, the workers must be able to work outside or in a non-airconditioned garage at least 7 hours a day. The worker must be able to perform general physical activities which include doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. Knowledge of machines and tools including their uses as well as prior experience working as a farm equipment mechanic preferred. General Farm Labor Activities: At times, and before and after hurricanes and tropical storms, shop yard preparation and cleanup activities such as securing equipment, putting up and removing storm shutters, and debris removal may be required. In addition, cleaning and repairing minor damage to Company provided worker housing to maintain a clean and safe living area may be required. No specialized knowledge or skills are required to perform general farm labor activities. To perform this kind of work, the worker must be able to work outside for at least 8 hours a day in various weather environments including high heat and high humidity conditions. Mechanics must be able to list and carry up to 50 pounds and have 2 months experience.

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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Seasonal Jobs.

What that comes to in a month

At forty hours a week, the rate in this filing works out at about $3,053 a month before tax. That is the standard full-time month of 173 hours; overtime, deductions and the cost of getting there are not in it.

How the work permit works in the United States

Employer-sponsored temporary or permanent labor certification. The employer files with the Department of Labor first. Which programme applies depends on the work and whether it is seasonal.

Published by U.S. Department of Labor, foreign labor certification