12/19/2024
Ag HD Service Technician opening!
Family owned+operated 6th generation dairy located in Gillett WI. Skill and experience in heavy diesel tech and agriculture required. Personal toolbox and toolset recommended, also have a toolbox program available. Clean and friendly working environment. Great relationship with ownership and management/ co-workers! Competetive job benefits based off experience and knowledge. Message for more details!
The Service Technician is a full-time position, normally working 10 hour days from 7:00 am to 5:00pm, Monday through Friday, and occasionally a Saturday or Sunday if needed during busy season. Having your own toolset is a major plus!
COMPENSATION:
Excellent earning potential and excellent career advancement potential for the qualified person. Competitive compensation along with retirement contribution, company uniforms, and opportunity for paid vacation. Other company fringe benefits as well
SUMMARY:
The Service Technician will perform preventative maintenance and repairs on the extensive lineup of machinery used at Zahns Farms, including semi trucks, trailers, John Deere tractors, implements, excavating equipment, wheel loaders, forage harvesters, combines, etc. The Service Technician will work closely with the Shop Manager for their expertise and knowledge to schedule and perform this work. This position requires a person with excellent mechanical abilities.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Possess strong mechanical skills and be able to troubleshoot and correct mechanical problems.
2. Experience with: semi-trucks and trailers, large farm tractors and implements, skid steers, pay loaders, hydraulics, diesel engines, fuel systems and welding.
3. Excellent verbal communications skills.
4. Have strong organizational skills and is detail oriented.
5. Advanced skill in electrical repair.
6. Is self-motivated.
7. Ability to work well with others or alone.
8. Ability to perform mechanical work to a very high standard.
DUTIES:
1. Will keep a clean and well-organized shop. Tools should all have a designated storage area, making it easier to find and keep inventory of tools.
2. Perform emergency repairs, with and without the assistance from the service manager. Will be on call for emergency repairs in a rotation. Most emergencies can be prevented by proper maintenance so this should be a rare occurrence.
3. Will work with service manager and machine operators to perform routine maintenance on all machinery.
a. Every time a service is performed, clearly label machine with hours or date at which next service will be necessary. This enables machine operators to determine at a glance if a machine is due for service.
b. Communicate with operators to determine best time to perform necessary repairs and/or maintenance. Most machines have regular scheduled hours of operation. Maintenance and repair work should be scheduled to not interfere with these schedules.
4. Keep accurate records of all machinery. A work order must be filled out for each machine that is in the shop, for both repairs and maintenance.
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