Ag Equipment Field Service Diesel Technician

Butler Machinery; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 45,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Life/AD&D Insurance

Holidays

Job summary

Butler Machinery is seeking a Diesel Service Technician to diagnose, maintain, and repair agricultural equipment. You will work in a safety‑conscious shop environment, troubleshoot hydraulics, electrical systems and powertrains, and travel to customer sites as needed.

Overtime opportunities exist, with pay differential in the field. We offer a robust benefits package including retirement plan with company matching, multiple health insurance options, PTO, holidays, 401(k), and ongoing training to

Qualifications

• Customer-focused attitude with ability to deliver quality service.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and willingness to learn diesel systems.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on agriculture equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulics, electrical, and powertrain components.
• Work overtime when workload dictates (over 8 hours paid at 1.5x).
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment and collaborate with team.
• Travel to Butler and customer locations as needed.

Skills

Excellent customer service

Strong problem-solving

Strong organizational skills

Minimal supervision

Education

Trade diploma or certificate related to diesel tech

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Hand & impact tooling

Job description

Are you looking for a company that helps develop your skillset, cares about your development, and provides a training environment to succeed? Butler Machinery Company is a third-generation family-owned business that believes in helping employees reach their full potential. In this ever-changing industry, Butler Machinery has provided security, training and growth opportunities for employees since 1955.

Are you looking for a company that helps develop your skillset, cares about your development, and provides a training environment to succeed? Butler Machinery Company is a third-generation family-owned business that believes in helping employees reach their full potential. In this ever-changing industry, Butler Machinery has provided security, training and growth opportunities for employees since 1955.

At Butler Machinery Company we offer rewarding career opportunities and professional level training in our state-of-the art training facility. While we grow together, we consistently promote our mission and values in every decision we make.

In this role you’ll use your mechanical aptitude to perform maintenance, diagnostics and repair for all customer equipment needs. With a career at Butler, you’ll begin a journey of personal and professional growth.

To learn more about how you could start an exciting new career as a technician with Butler Machinery, please visit… https://butlermachinery.com/techniciancareers

Full-Time Technician Pay Scale: $32.73/hr-$53.03/hr, DOE. ($2.00 differential in the field)

Benefits For a Diesel Service Technician

• Generous retirement plan with 8% guaranteed by the company each year once eligibility is met, with no minimum required contributions out of your pocket
• Health Insurance – 3 plan options
• Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay
• Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
• SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products
• Other company-sponsored benefits include uniforms, safety glass allowance, optional Credit Union membership and educational assistance
• Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization

Responsibilities Of a Diesel Service Technician

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on agriculture equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting capabilities within all diesel technology systems and componentry. For example: Hydraulics, electrical, power trains, etc.
• Opportunity for overtime as workload dictates (anything over 8 hours a day is paid at 1.5x your hourly rate)
• Proactively maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Work independently and as part of a high performing team
• Committed to lifelong learning and training to stay ahead of industry standards and product updates
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs
• Opportunity to travel to other Butler and customer locations
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for ideal candidates who embrace the following values

• Our Team – At Butler, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We believe in working together and treating each other with dignity and respect.
• Customer-Driven – We are customer driven. We strive to exceed our customer’s expectations, but never at the cost of our values.
• Integrity – We believe that integrity is paramount. Our word is the cornerstone of our business, and we will earn the trust of those we serve.
• Accountability – We believe in accountability. We understand the impact of our decisions and accept responsibility for our words and our actions.
• Excellence – We believe in excellence through innovation, life-long learning and professional development.
• Safety – We believe in uncompromised safety. We are collectively responsible for the safety of one another in all workplace situations.

Qualifications That Match a Diesel Technician Career

• Ability to provide an excellent customer experience
• Ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Proficient computer technology skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Preferred ability to meet and maintain insurability standards to drive a company vehicle
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to learn new skills quickly
• Preferred degree or certificate in a related field or equivalent applicable experience
• Willingness to acquire trade-specific tooling, including hand and impact tools
• Applied knowledge of basic mechanical theory
• Required to be 21 years of age or older
• Must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.

EOE/Vet/Disability

Candidates must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.