Agricultural Maintenance And Repair Worker
Gregory C Gasaway
📍 Gould, AR · Lincoln County
- ✔ Housing provided
- ✔ Daily transportation
How to apply
Contact the employer directly. Mention the job title and the case number. Case number: JO-A-300-26251-219896
- 📞 Phone: +1 (870) 866-1086
- ✉️ Email: chasegasawayfarms@gmail.com
Employer instructions
Employer accepts referrals and applicants from all sources. Interview required. Employer conducts interviews by phone at time of inquiry or within a reasonable time thereafter. Interviews conducted at no cost to applicants, whether via phone or in-person. Contact Employer Monday through Friday during the hours of 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM CT If unavailable, contact employer 's agent during the hours of 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM CT.
Employer Agent:
MAS Labor H2A, LLC (434) 260-8833 referrals@maslabor.com
Referring State Workforce Agency (SWA) responsible for informing applicants of terms and conditions of employment. After coordinating referral with local order holding office, referring SWA should contact employer or employers agent to provide notice of the referral. When possible, SWA should furnish translator services as needed. Employer requests advance notice by the SWA if holding office intends to refer multiple applicants concurrently.
To be eligible for employment, applicants must:
1. Be able, willing, and available to perform the specified job duties for the duration of the contract period;
2. Have been apprised of all material terms and conditions of employment;
3. Agree to abide by all material terms and conditions of employment;
4. Be legally authorized to work in the United States; AND 5. Satisfy all minimum job requirements.
✉️ Application email template in English
Replace what is in brackets [ ] with your details. If the employer asked for another way to apply, follow their instructions.
Subject: Application for Agricultural Maintenance And Repair Worker (H-2A) - Case JO-A-300-26251-219896
Job duties
Original text, as filed with the Department of Labor.
Crops/Commodities: Farm work: Cotton 50%, rice 20%, and soybeans 30%.
Primary duties (performed the majority of workdays):
Perform general maintenance and repair work on farm equipment, machinery, irrigation systems, and farm buildings and structures using hand tools, power tools, ladders, and other equipment during the winter off-season.
Duties include servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing farm machines, equipment, and mechanical devices; maintaining and repairing farm machinery and vehicles; diagnosing equipment problems and determining appropriate repairs; winterizing and performing preventive maintenance on irrigation systems, including pipes, pumps, sprinklers, and related equipment; performing preventive maintenance on grain handling and storage equipment and other farm machinery, such as tractors, semis, augers, and sweep augers, to ensure that machinery is properly serviced, lubricated, safe, and ready for the upcoming production season; repairing or replacing damaged or worn parts; welding or using hand tools and power tools to repair or fabricate components; maintaining and repairing farm buildings, structures, and facilities, including carpentry work such as replacing boards, repairing gates, doors, windows, roofs, flooring, walls, fixtures, and other structural components; installing, aligning, and assembling farm equipment and machinery; maintaining records of maintenance and repairs performed; performing grounds maintenance and snow removal; and cleaning or preparing fields and farm areas as part of winter maintenance.
Outdoor work required in variable weather conditions (e.g., rain, snow, wind, direct sun, high humidity, etc.). Temperatures in fields during working hours may vary. Allergies to ragweed, goldenrod, honey bees, insecticides, herbicides, fungicides, or related chemicals may affect a worker's ability to perform the job. Work may involve prolonged periods of standing/walking, repetitive movements, and frequent bending and/or stooping. Workers must be able to handle, lift, and carry heavy or bulky objects (tools, equipment, etc.).
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. Employer may terminate a worker for cause if the worker's performance consistently and/or substantially fails to satisfy the employer's reasonable expectations (in accordance with the criteria set forth herein), or otherwise engages in serious or egregious misconduct that endangers health, safety, or property. In assessing whether workers' performance meets reasonable expectations, employer evaluates, among other reasonable criteria, whether the worker: (1) has adequately complied with the Work Rules and any other policies or procedures; (2) has complied with all health and safety guidelines, including the use of tools or equipment in accordance with best practices to protect the employer's property, crops, and in a manner that avoids injury or damage;
Requirements
| Education | None required |
|---|---|
| Experience | 2 months |
| Other requirements | Lifting up to 50 lb |
This job requires a minimum of 2 months of experience operating and repairing agricultural equipment. Workers must be able to perform all duties with accuracy and efficiency. Work outside in inclement weather including hot, cold, humid, and/or wet conditions. Lift, carry and load up to 50 lbs. Walk, reach, bend, stoop, sit, push/pull, and perform repetitive movements for extended periods of time. Must be 18 or older.
Benefits and conditions
| Schedule | 8:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M. |
|---|---|
| Paid | Weekly |
| Housing type | Employer-provided (including mobile or range) (Gould, Ar) |
| Housing | Housing provided only to non-local workers (i.e. permanent residence outside normal commuting distance). Only workers may occupy housing. Employer provides separate sleeping and bathroom facilities for each gender. Employer possesses and controls premises at all times. Workers must vacate housing promptly at end of contract period or upon termination, in accordance with state law. |
| Meals | Employer does not provide meals. Employer-provided housing includes free and convenient kitchen facilities with appropriate equipment, appliances, cooking accessories, and dishwashing facilities for meal preparation. For workers residing in employer-provided housing, employer also provides free transportation once per week to/from closest town or city for personal errands (e.g., groceries, banking services). Dining, kitchen/cooking facilities and other common areas are shared by all workers. In the event that kitchen facilities become unavailable during the contract period, employer will provide three daily meals in accordance with 20 CFR 655.122(g). In such circumstances, employer will deduct the cost of such meals up to the maximum allowable amount published in the Federal Register, or as otherwise approved by the U.S. Department of Labor. |
| Daily transportation | Housing located within walking distance (i.e., less than one mile); workers will walk to work each work day. For any work locations outside of walking distance, and any incidental transportation between worksites, employer provides daily transportation from the employer-provided housing to the place of work at no cost to workers. |
| Travel to the job | Employer pays/reimburses foreign workers for all visa-related costs (excluding passport fees) in the first workweek. Workers responsible for securing inbound transportation arrangements. For non-local workers, employer reimburses reasonable travel costs (transportation, daily subsistence, and lodging if applicable), at least-cost economy-class rates, from the place worker departed to the employer’s place of employment. |
| Pay deductions | DEDUCTIONS. Employer makes all deductions required by law (e.g., FICA, federal/state tax withholdings, court-ordered child support, etc.). Workers must pre-authorize voluntary deductions, which may include repayment of wage advances and/or loans, health insurance premiums, retirement plan contributions, and/or third-party payments or wage assignments for products or services furnished for the worker’s benefit or convenience. All deductions comply with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and applicable state law. Employer may deduct reasonable repair costs if the worker is found to be responsible for damage to housing beyond normal wear and tear. Employer may charge worker for reasonable cost of damages to property and/or replacement of tools and/or equipment if such damage is found to have been the result of worker's willful misconduct or gross negligence. |
Other work sites
- Gould, AR · Nov 6, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 · 1 opening
- Gould, AR · Nov 6, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 · 1 opening
- Gould, AR · Nov 6, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 · 1 opening
- Gould, AR · Nov 6, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 · 1 opening
- Gould, AR · Nov 6, 2026 – Feb 15, 2027 · 1 opening
| Case number | JO-A-300-26251-219896 |
|---|---|
| Official occupation | Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians (49-3041.00) |
| Employer's agent or attorney | MAS Labor H2A, LLC |
| Posted | Oct 5, 2026 |