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Tractor/Diesel Mechanic

Buttonwillow, CA 93206

Posted: 11/20/2025 Category: Mechanic Job Number: 40924 Approx. Rate per Hour (negotiable): 35.00 Branch: Bakersfield Office Industry: Agriculture

Job Description


Hire Up Staffing is seeking an experienced Tractor Mechanic for our client in the Bakersfield/Buttonwillow area. This is a Direct Hire opportunity with a pay rate of $28–$40/hour, depending on experience.

Schedule: 45–60 hours per week, working 12 days on / 2 days off.

Job Summary:
Repair and maintain diesel and gas-powered off-road equipment, including agricultural tractors, construction equipment, stationary engines, various harvesters, and portable irrigation pumps.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Perform troubleshooting and repairs on off-road equipment, including gas/diesel engines, electrical, hydraulic, air, A/C, and computer systems.

  • Use analyzers and computer-based software to diagnose equipment performance issues.

  • Must be trained and certified to service and repair A/C systems.

  • Drive to the field and work independently on assigned repairs.

  • Complete approximately 2,400 working hours per year on average.

  • Follow verbal and written instructions from supervisors and communicate effectively.

  • Prepare detailed maintenance and technical reports.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma.

  • 1.5 years of Diesel Tech School or equivalent experience.

  • Bilingual Spanish preferred.

  • Ability to frequently stand, walk, bend, and twist.

  • Frequent use of hands for grasping, fine manipulation, and reaching.

  • Ability to occasionally lift up to 75 lbs.

Please apply for immediate consideration!

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Rebecca Kirkman
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Rebecca Kirkman is the President and founder of Hire Up Staffing and Hire Up Healthcare. She works hard daily to support our teams with the necessary training and vision in order to elevate our company to being an industry leader for staffing. What people don't know is she started the company when she was 28 years old, with already 5 years of successful staffing experience with a major name in the industry. She has helped countless people and has a true knack for intuitively being able to match people with their best path, whether it be a new job or considering to add to your team. She teaches the team those strategies and pushes everyone to get out of their comfort zone and elevate the way that they think so that they too can reach higher boundaries, then push past those as well!

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