Mechanical Technician (PT or FT)

About the Role

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for performing both basic and complex diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and lifting equipment. This includes work on corn headers, other combine headers, and a variety of other agricultural implements, as well as maintenance on the company's fleet of vehicles and lifting equipment. The role involves ensuring a clean and safe work environment, continually developing technical skills, and performing work at customer sites as required.

Responsibilities

• Equipment and Tools: Maintains good condition and cleanliness of company vehicles inventory, tools, and equipment, including the return of tools to storage areas.
• Safety: Follows all company and common-sense safety policies, using all required personal safety equipment. Ensures a safe work environment in his bay; reports any issues in the bay or other service work areas to the manager for follow-up.
• Service Diagnostics: Performs basic/complex diagnostics on agricultural/construction/diesel equipment, determining what repairs are needed and/or recommended for future attention/maintenance. This applies to customer-owned equipment (at shop or customer site) or dealer-owned equipment (inspections).
• Service Paperwork: Completes all reports and forms for service operations in a timely and accurate manner, including inspection reports and work orders. Uses computers/tablets for data entry as required. Ensures management is aware of any issues/surprises impacting customer billing or satisfaction. Ensures accurate timekeeping for job costing.
• Service Repairs: Performs repairs on equipment (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, diesel) as requested. Accountable for performing quality work and attaining stated goals for efficiency.
• Service Training/Development: Participates in all requested job-related training and development, as well as taking an active interest in improving skills with other training programs.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with other technicians, parts, and sales personnel. Mentors Mechanical 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

Pay & Schedule

• Type: Part Time or Full Time
• Starting wage: $16.50 - $24 / hour
• Hours/Work Week: 20-40+ Hours / Week, mostly Monday – Friday. Customer deadlines and agricultural seasonality may require additional availability.

Benefits

• Dental and Vision Insurance Options (available at FT status)
• 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