Agricultural Service Technician/Mechanic

About the Role

MNL, a full-service ecological restoration company, is seeking an Agricultural Service Technician/Mechanic to inspect, diagnose, repair, and maintain agricultural and heavy equipment. Our diverse fleet includes tractors, skid steers, compact track loaders, wheel loaders, utility vehicles, implements, attachments, and other diesel- and gasoline-powered equipment. This hands-on role requires an experienced technician who can troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems, identify root causes of equipment problems, and complete quality repairs to maximize reliability and uptime.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic equipment problems.
• Perform repairs on engines, transmissions, drivetrains, brakes, steering, PTO systems, undercarriages, and related components.
• Diagnose and repair hydraulic pumps, cylinders, valves, hoses, motors, and auxiliary hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot starting, charging, wiring, sensor, control-module, and CAN-bus issues.
• Use service manuals, schematics, diagnostic software, meters, gauges, and testing equipment to identify root causes of equipment failures.
• Perform preventive maintenance, including fluid and filter changes, lubrication, inspections, and adjustments.
• Complete equipment condition inspections to identify concerns before they become larger problems.
• Perform repairs in both the shop and the field based on operational needs.
• Take ownership of assigned repairs from diagnosis through completion.
• Accurately document complaints, causes, corrections, labor, parts, fluids, equipment hours, and recommended repairs.
• Communicate repair status, additional findings, parts needs, and potential delays promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe service bay and work area.
• Support other technicians and assist newer team members when appropriate.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining agricultural, heavy, or construction equipment, or a comparable combination of technical training and hands-on experience.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and demonstrated troubleshooting skills, with the ability to diagnose root causes rather than relying primarily on parts replacement.
• Working knowledge of diesel and gasoline engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, drivetrains, and other major equipment systems.
• Experience using service manuals, wiring diagrams, schematics, diagnostic software, meters, gauges, and other diagnostic resources and equipment.
• Ability to safely use hand, power, pneumatic, and diagnostic tools.
• Ability to accurately document repairs and maintain complete work-order records.
• Ability to work independently, take ownership of assigned repairs, and contribute effectively as part of the Shop team.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles as required.

Qualifications

• Diesel, Agricultural Technology, Heavy Equipment Technology, or similar technical education or manufacturer training is preferred.
• Advanced hydraulic, electrical, and electronic diagnostic experience is strongly preferred.
• Field-service experience is preferred.
• Welding and fabrication experience is a plus.

Schedule

This is a full-time position with a typical schedule of Monday-Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Work is performed both in MNL's shop and in the field, so travel may be required.

Pay

The pay range for this role is $38 - $45 per hour (Otsego Headquarters).