Agricultural Equipment Technician

• Diagnose basic to complex mechanical issues with agriculture equipment. Operate, maintain, and repair custom harvest equipment in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Perform routine maintenance on all equipment (lubrication, oil change, etc.)
• Monitors filed conditions and communicates dame to management.
• Diagnose and assist in the repair of minor mechanical problems such as belt slippage, flat tires, tracing electrical failures/shorts, rebuild hydraulic pumps, replacement of water pumps, thermostats, and other mechanical parts, etc.
• Diagnose and repair highly complex mechanical problems such as: total rebuild of combines or harvesters, installation/programming of computer software, new wiring, etc.
• Identify potential problems (mechanical or field conditions) and react appropriately.
• Maintain and repair facilities used for maintenance and storage of harvesting equipment.
• Work closely with Custom Harvest and Field Supervisors to permit timely harvest of high-quality product.
• Perform basic fabrications as needed.
• Supervise Field crew as needed.
• Adhere to common safety practices and procedures.
• Responsible for following all Company Policies and Procedures, as well as any Local, State and/or Federal Regulations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma, equivalent (GED), or demonstrated proficiency through previous job experience and/or training in related performance responsibilities as listed below.
• Ability to handle physical exertion.
• Must be willing to travel as harvest deems necessary.

• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Must be willing to travel as the harvest deems necessary.
• Must have a minimum of two (2) years general mechanical experience preferable with agriculture equipment or heavy equipment.
• Completion of appropriate vocational/agriculture technical school training may be substituted for years of experience.

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