Background

Silverlands Ranching Limited is an agricultural business which operates in Zimba, Southern Province. The company wishes to invite applications from suitably qualified Zambians to fill in the position of Farm/Agricultural Mechanic (1).

Responsibilities

Farm/Agriculture Mechanic Job Description

• Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in all agricultural equipment (Tractors, harvesters and other farming machinery)
• Perform routine maintenance on tractors, harvesters, and other farming machinery
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and machinery
• Test equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly after repairs
• Maintain records of services and repairs performed on equipment
• Recommend and maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed for repairs
• Disassemble and reassemble heavy equipment using hand tools
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks when necessary
• Calibrate machinery to ensure accuracy and efficiency

Requirements

• Ready to be accommodated in a rural/outskirts set up
• Proven experience as a Farm/Agriculture Mechanic
• Atleast Five (5) years’ experience as a Farm/Agricultural Mechanic
• Willingness to observe all safety precautions for protections against accidents, dangerous fluids, chemicals etc.
• Excellent physical condition
• Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural/Farm Mechanics

Only candidates meeting the above requirements will be shortlisted.

• Inspect diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues in all agricultural equipment (Tractors, harvesters and other farming machinery)
• Perform routine maintenance on tractors, harvesters, and other farming machinery
• Repair or replace defective parts using hand tools and machinery
• Test equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly after repairs
• Maintain records of services and repairs performed on equipment
• Recommend and maintain inventory of parts and supplies needed for repairs
• Disassemble and reassemble heavy equipment using hand tools
• Perform welding and fabrication tasks when necessary
• Calibrate machinery to ensure accuracy and efficiency

• Mechanical repair
• Electrical repair
• Hydraulic repair
• Routine maintenance
• Hand tool usage
• Machinery operation
• Record keeping
• Inventory management
• Welding
• Fabrication
• Calibration
• Safety precautions

• Diploma/Certificate in Agricultural/Farm Mechanics