Shop Service Technician

Job Description

The Shop Service Technician is responsible for completing repair and preventative maintenance on various types of cattle feeder equipment. This role specializes in scale troubleshooting/repair and feed truck hydraulic systems troubleshooting/repair. Additional duties include rebuilding feed wagons, addressing spreader issues, performing oil changes, diagnosing, welding, and repairing all types of farm equipment.

Responsibilities & Duties

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

  • Diagnose and repair various farm equipment, including engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
  • Collaborate with the manager and other shop technicians to ensure repairs are completed efficiently and
    on time.
  • Maintain and organize tools, service trucks, and customer logs, ensuring all information is accurately
    entered into the computer system.
  • Use diagnostic tools to assess equipment functionality and interpret schematics.
  • Prepare detailed repair reports and communicate repair information clearly to customers.
  • Participate in an on-call rotation for nights and weekends with other shop technicians, but this duty is
    usually required no more than once a month.
  • Pursue learning opportunities to stay current with job knowledge and technical skills.
  • Keep meticulous records of repair work and hours, updating the Blackpurl computer system accordingly.
  • Load and unload new and used equipment upon arrival.
  • Set up new equipment after delivery and unloading.
  • Operate welding and fabricating machines to repair and cattle feeder farm equipment effectively.

Qualifications

  • Mechanically skilled, customer-focused, and an independent problem-solver who enjoys a fast-paced
    environment.
  • Ability to use computer programs as needed to complete work.
  • Eagerness to continuously learn and keep current with training and certifications.
  • Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred but not required).
  • 2+ years of related experience OR an associate degree in a related program (preferred but not required).

Preferred Skills

  • Welding, hydraulic experience, plasma cutting, torching, troubleshooting.
  • Operating forklifts, payloaders, tractors, and service trucks.
  • Efficient work habits, safety-conscious thinking, and attention to detail.

Salary & Benefits

    • Competitive hourly pay.
    • Health, dental, and vision insurance.
    • Health Savings Account.
    • 401(k) with company match.
    • Paid time off and holidays.
    • Opportunities for professional development and certification.

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