Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (PT or FT)

Bish Enterprises • Giltner, NE

22h

About The Position

The Agricultural Equipment Mechanic performs basic and complex diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on agricultural, construction, diesel, automotive, and lifting equipment. Work includes customer-owned and dealer-owned equipment, such as corn headers, other combine headers, and agricultural implements, as well as company vehicles and lifting equipment. The role may involve working at the shop or at customer sites.

The mechanic is responsible for quality and efficient work, maintaining a clean and safe work area, keeping tools and equipment in good condition, completing accurate service paperwork and timekeeping, and developing technical skills as products evolve. The mechanic collaborates with technicians, parts, and sales personnel and may mentor apprentices and junior technicians. After-hours work, including daily or weekend work, may be required. The position is offered part-time or full-time, with 20–40+ hours per week, mostly Monday through Friday; customer deadlines and agricultural seasonality may require additional availability. Starting pay is $16.50–$24 per hour.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 pounds without assistance as required.
• Ability to travel to training events and service calls as needed.
• Ability to work extended hours during the week and on weekends.
• Current driver’s license, acceptable motor vehicle status, and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent skills operating vehicles and service-shop equipment, including diagnostic equipment, forklifts, and hydraulic lifts.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Own a mechanic toolset appropriate for the work required.
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used to repair agricultural, automotive, and lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic and complex diagnostics on agricultural, construction, and diesel equipment, identifying necessary repairs and recommended future maintenance.
• Repair customer-owned and dealer-owned equipment, including agricultural headers and implements, using electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and diesel skills.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools, equipment, and inventory in good condition and cleanliness, and return tools to their storage areas.
• Follow safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, maintain a safe work bay, and report safety or work-area issues to the manager.
• Complete service reports, inspection reports, work orders, and other paperwork accurately and on time; use computers or tablets for data entry as required.
• Communicate issues that could affect customer billing or satisfaction and maintain accurate timekeeping for job costing.
• Perform quality work and meet stated efficiency goals.
• Participate in requested job-related training and development and take an active interest in improving technical skills.
• Collaborate with other technicians and parts and sales personnel; mentor service technician apprentices and junior technicians as able.
• Perform work at customer sites and work after hours or on weekends as required.

Benefits

• Dental and vision insurance options; some benefits are available only to full-time employees.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off.
• Basic personal protective equipment provided for shop team members.
• Tool assistance and finance program.
• Partner discounts.
• Company-matched 401(k) program.
• Flexible scheduling.
• Opportunity for career growth and advancement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed