Forage Service Technician

AgriVision Equipment and PrairieLand Partners•Mcpherson, KS

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Forage Service Technician performs basic diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance on customer- and dealer-owned equipment. The technician reports to the Service Manager and specializes in working on machines using appropriate tools, techniques, equipment, and Technical Manual procedures. The role includes maintaining communication with customers about completed work, keeping equipment and work areas in good order, following safety rules, completing required reports, and participating in training to advance work-related skills and knowledge. The position is with AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC), a joint venture between two John Deere dealerships. The company says it can train a suitable candidate; prior experience with large agricultural or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required. The role involves occasional outdoor work in extreme weather and regular, long-term exposure to hazardous work-area conditions. Long hours and overtime may occur during holidays, weekends, and evenings, and the technician rotates on-call responsibilities for up to a week at a time.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used to repair customer- and dealer-owned equipment.
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with staff and customers.
Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
Ability to use job-related computer applications and basic computer functions.
Reliable transportation.
Valid Driver’s License that must be maintained.
Must pass driving record (MVR), criminal history background, employment verification, and drug-screen checks before starting employment.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including frequent lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 75 pounds.
Ability to work in the described environment, including exposure to extreme weather, hazardous chemicals, dust, fumes, gases, sharp hazards, electrical shock, moving mechanical parts, and loud noise.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience performing service repairs.
Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in off-road, construction, lawn, or heavy equipment.
Forklift license, or ability to obtain one.
Previous experience or knowledge of large agricultural equipment or commercial/turf equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform repairs and maintenance on specialized machines using proper tools, techniques, and equipment.
Follow Technical Manual procedures when conducting maintenance and repairs.
Seek direction and guidance from the Service Manager or senior technicians as needed.
Maintain contact with customers about work performed on equipment as necessary.
Participate in training programs to advance work-related skills and knowledge.
Maintain current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
Keep vehicles, inventory, AVE-PLP tools, personal tools, and equipment in good working order.
Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
Follow all safety rules and regulations while performing work assignments.
Complete reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
Perform other duties as required and necessary to support AVE-PLP’s success.
Rotate on-call responsibilities for up to a week at a time.