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 and lifting equipment. Work includes customer-owned and dealer-owned equipment, such as corn headers, other combine headers, agricultural implements, and the company’s fleet vehicles and lifting equipment. The mechanic may work at the shop or at customer sites and is expected to maintain a clean, safe work environment, develop technical skills as products evolve, and provide quality service. Starting wage 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 equipment used in service shops, 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

• Maintain the condition and cleanliness of company vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment, and return tools to storage areas.
• Follow company and general safety policies, use required personal protective equipment, maintain a safe work bay, and report issues in service areas to the manager.
• Diagnose agricultural, construction, and diesel equipment; determine necessary repairs and recommend future maintenance, for customer-owned or dealer-owned equipment at the shop or customer sites.
• Complete service reports and forms, including inspection reports and work orders, accurately and on time; use computers or tablets for data entry as needed.
• Alert management to issues that could affect customer billing or satisfaction and keep accurate time records for job costing.
• Perform requested electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, and diesel repairs, meeting quality and efficiency goals.
• Participate in requested job-related training and development and take initiative to improve technical skills.
• Collaborate with technicians, parts, and sales personnel, and mentor apprentices and junior technicians when able.
• Work after hours, including daily or weekend hours, as required.
• Travel to training events and service calls as needed.

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.

What This Job Offers

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