Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (PT or FT)

Bish Enterprises • Giltner, NE

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About The Position

The Agricultural Equipment Mechanic performs basic and complex diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on agricultural, construction, diesel, and lifting equipment. Work includes customer-owned and dealer-owned equipment, including corn headers, other combine headers, and agricultural implements, as well as company vehicles and lifting equipment. The mechanic may work at the shop or at customer sites, complete required service documentation, and help maintain a clean and safe work environment. The role involves ongoing technical development, collaboration with other teams, and mentoring apprentices and junior technicians as able. Starting pay is $16.50–$24 per hour. 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 and extended or weekend hours.

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.
• Strong ability to operate 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 required work.
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used to repair agricultural, automotive, and lifting equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the condition and cleanliness of company vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment, and return tools to their storage areas.
• Follow company and general safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, maintain a safe work bay, and report safety issues to the manager.
• Perform basic and complex diagnostics on agricultural, construction, and diesel equipment; identify needed repairs and recommend future maintenance.
• Diagnose equipment at the shop, at customer sites, or during inspections of dealer-owned equipment.
• Complete service reports and forms, including inspection reports and work orders, accurately and promptly; use computers or tablets for data entry as required.
• Notify management of issues that may affect customer billing or satisfaction and maintain accurate timekeeping for job costing.
• Perform requested electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and diesel repairs, ensuring quality work and meeting efficiency goals.
• Participate in requested job-related training and development and actively improve technical skills.
• Collaborate with technicians, parts personnel, and sales personnel.
• Mentor Service Technician Apprentices and junior technicians as able.
• Work after hours, including daily or weekend hours, 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.
• Opportunities for career growth.

What This Job Offers

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