Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (PT or FT)

Bish Enterprises is a family-owned and -operated business built on the vision of its founder, Harv Bish. Harv’s agricultural ingenuity dates back to 1957, when he patented a corn-sheller conversion for combines. Two decades later, in 1976, he officially founded Bish Enterprises in Giltner, Nebraska, to deliver innovative harvesting solutions to farmers. Today, under the leadership of third-generation owner Andrew Bish, our family works alongside a talented team of engineers, fabricators and field specialists to carry forward our founder’s spirit of ingenuity and farmer-first service. Our Mission is to empower farmers with high-performance agricultural equipment that maximizes yield, reduces waste and delivers lasting value. We innovate responsibly, build strong partnerships with growers and invest in rural communities to support long-term success.

The Agricultural Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing both basic and complex diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and lifting equipment, including customer-owned or dealer-owned equipment such as corn headers, other combine headers, and various agricultural implements, as well as maintenance on the company’s fleet of vehicles and lifting equipment. The role also involves ensuring a clean and safe work environment, continually developing technical skills with evolving products, and performing work at customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintains good condition and cleanliness of company vehicles inventory, tools, and equipment, including the return of tools to storage areas.
• Follows all company and common-sense safety policies, while using all required personal safety equipment; ensures a safe work environment in his bay and reports any issues to the manager for follow-up.
• Performs basic/complex diagnostics on agricultural/construction/diesel equipment to determine needed repairs and/or recommended future maintenance, for customer-owned equipment at the shop or customer site, or dealer-owned equipment (inspections).
• Completes all reports and forms for service operations in a timely and accurate manner (inspection reports, work orders, etc.); uses computers/tablets for data entry as required; ensures management is aware of any issues that could impact customer billing or satisfaction; maintains accurate timekeeping for job costing.
• Performs repairs on equipment (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, diesel) as requested; accountable for quality work and attaining stated efficiency goals.
• Participates in all requested job-related training and development and takes an active interest in improving skills through other training programs.
• Works collaboratively with other technicians, parts, and sales personnel; mentors Service Technician Apprentices and junior technicians as able; works after hours (daily or weekend) as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 75 pounds as required without assistance.
• Ability to travel to training events and service calls as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours during the week and on weekends.
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle status, with current driver’s license, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used in service shops (diagnostic equipment, forklifts, hydraulic lifts, etc.).
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Owns mechanic toolset appropriate for the work required.
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of Ag, Automotive, & Lifting equipment.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic PPE Provided (shop team members)
• Tool Assistance & Finance Program
• Partner Discounts
• Company Matched 401(k) Program
• Competitive wage
• Work on the forefront of the agricultural industry
• Small team environment with a family-owned company
• Flexible scheduling
• Ability for upwards growth
• Consistent variety of work

Pay

Starting wage from $16.50 - $24 per hour.

Schedule

20‑40+ hours per week, primarily Monday–Friday, with additional availability possible due to customer deadlines and agricultural seasonality. Part‑time or full‑time options available.