Experienced Service Mechanic, Ag Equipment

Location:                     Johnston, IA

Hourly Rate:                $26 - $34/hour

Summary

The Ag Service Technician maintains and repairs all brands of equipment including Doyle, Willmar, Dalton, Case and Raven. This position requires excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills and delivers outstanding service as a mechanic to our customers. 

Essential Functions

  • Diagnose and repair the mechanical, hydraulic, gas, diesel, and electrical systems of equipment used for fertilizer application
  • During peak seasons, act as a road technician; traveling to customer locations to make equipment repairs
  • Perform new equipment set-ups; assemble and attach tarps and accessories; prepare equipment for delivery
  • Prepare and submit, accurate, complete work orders and labor reports in a timely manner
  • Maintain a clean, safe work area and adhere to all safety procedures
  • Maintain positive customer relations through professional interactions

Qualifications

  • Minimum five (5) years’ experience repairing and maintaining equipment
  • Prior experience as a mobile technician preferred
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulic and electrical systems
  • Intermediate welding skills; stainless steel welding preferred
  • Ability to troubleshoot systems using diagnostic equipment, procedures, schematics and diagrams
  • Attentive to detail in completing setup checklists and work orders
  • Exceptional problem solving and critical thinking skills; able to balance multiple priorities and demands simultaneously
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate with people at all levels
  • Computer skills including the ability to use Microsoft Outlook and operate industry-specific software
  • Able to successfully pass a criminal background and motor vehicle records check; valid driver’s license is required

Special Considerations

  • Most often, work is performed on-site, in an indoor service bay, however outdoor work may occasionally be required, sometimes in adverse weather conditions including extreme cold and heat.
  • In general, work occurs during regular business hours, Monday - Friday; however work outside normal hours, including overtime and weekend hours are required during peak seasons and to meet service deadlines
  • Day and overnight travel is required once per week, on average, during spring and fall busy seasons
  • The demand of this position often requires a high level of physical endurance. Work is medium to heavy requiring a minimum exertion of 75 lbs. of force occasionally and 25 lbs. of force frequently to lift and move objects.
  • Noise level associated with this position is usually moderate but can fluctuate between being occasionally quiet and sometimes very loud.
  • While performing the requirements of this job, employee is frequently required to walk, sit, stand, reach with hands and arms, bend, stoop, kneel, and crouch for extended periods.
  • Employee is required to climb ladders or scaffolding to install tarps on equipment
  • Feeling, handling and grasping with the hands when performing repairs or maintenance of equipment by using hand tools, power tools, air tools, nuts, bolts, small parts is required

Pay and Benefits

  • Starting range $26 – $34 per hour depending on skill and experience
  • Bonus eligible
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life, Short-Term Disability, Accident, 401(k) with Employer Match, Paid Time Off