General Line Main Shop Technician

Ziegler•Fort Dodge, IA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time, experienced Technician to work on heavy diesel truck, construction, power generation, and agricultural equipment. We are looking for a dedicated employee with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help deliver top notch service as a mechanic to our rapidly growing customer base. Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. The pay range for this position is $27.00 to $45.00. Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location.

Requirements

2-year technical degree or high school diploma/GED and several years of comparable shop mechanic experience
2+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferred
Working knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems
Personal attributes: attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving, planning and organization, team player
Written and verbal communication skills
Basic computer skills
Own mechanic tool set
Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment
This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement

Nice To Haves

working on Caterpillar and/or AGCO, Challenger, Sunflower, or White Planters a plus but not required

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipment, power generation, as well as agricultural equipment including tractors, combines, balers, sprayers, tillage equipment, and planters
Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
Maintains a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures
Follows standard operating procedures
Cleans and organizes equipment
Attends formal training
Assists to prepare new equipment for rent or sale
Provides assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
Performs other duties as assigned/required
Maintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis
Documents labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer
Positively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs
Provides assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
Communicates effectively with customers, both internal and external

Benefits

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
9 paid holidays
401(k) plan with company contribution and match
HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
FSA & EAP
Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
Fitness membership discount
Education Assistance
Safety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms provided
Tool Insurance