Agricultural Equipment Mechanic (PT or FT)

Bish Enterprises; Giltner (NE); Vor Ort; USD 23.000 - 33.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Basic PPE Provided (shop team members)

Tool Assistance & Finance Program

Partner Discounts

Company Matched 401(k) Program

Zusammenfassung

Bish Enterprises, LLC in Giltner, Nebraska, seeks an Agricultural Equipment Mechanic to diagnose and repair farming and lifting equipment, at the shop or on customer sites. You’ll maintain safety standards, complete service paperwork, and work with a small team of technicians.

Starting wage from $16.50 - $24 per hour, with 20–40+ hours per week (part-time or full-time). Benefits include dental and vision insurance, paid holidays and time off, PPE, a tool assistance program, and a 401(k).

Qualifikationen

• Ability to lift 75 pounds.
• Current driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Willingness to travel for training and service calls.
• Willingness to work extended hours including weekends.

Aufgaben

• Perform basic and complex diagnostics on agricultural, construction, and diesel equipment.
• Repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems as requested.
• Complete service paperwork and ensure accurate timekeeping for job costing.
• Maintain a safe work environment and use PPE.
• Mentor apprentices and junior technicians; collaborate with parts and sales teams.

Kenntnisse

Lifting 75 lbs

Travel willingness

Long hours availability

Driver's license

Communication skills

Diagnostic equipment operation

Mechanical skills

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Toolset ownership

Ag machinery repair

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Forklifts

Hydraulic lifts

Jobbeschreibung

Company Description

Bish Enterprises is a family-owned and -operated business built on the vision of its founder, Harv Bish. Harv’s agricultural ingenuity dates back to 1957, when he patented a corn-sheller conversion for combines. Two decades later, in 1976, he officially founded Bish Enterprises in Giltner, Nebraska, to deliver innovative harvesting solutions to farmers. Today, under the leadership of third-generation owner Andrew Bish, our family works alongside a talented team of engineers, fabricators and field specialists to carry forward our founder’s spirit of ingenuity and farmer-first service.

Job Description

The Agricultural Equipment Mechanic is responsible for performing both basic and complex diagnostics and on agricultural and lifting equipment. Starting wage from $16.50 - $24 / hour! The Agricultural Equipment Mechanic is responsible to perform repairs and maintenance on both customer-owned, or dealer-owned, equipment, including corn headers, other combine headers, and a variety of other agricultural implements. In addition, maintenance will be performed on the fleet of vehicles and lifting equipment the company uses. The Service Technician is responsible for ensuring a clean and safe work environment, continually develop technical skills with evolving products, and perform work at customers sites as required.

Job Responsibilities

• Equipment and Tools: Maintains good condition and cleanliness of company vehicles inventory, tools, and equipment, including the return of tools to storage areas.
• Safety: Follows all company and common-sense safety policies, while using all required personal safety equipment. Ensures a safe work environment in his bay; reports any issues in the bay or other service work areas to the manager for follow-up.
• Service Diagnostics: Performs basic / complex diagnostics on agricultural / construction / diesel equipment, determining what repairs are needed and/or recommended for future attention / maintenance. This can be for either customer-owned equipment located at the shop or at the customer’s site, or dealer-owned equipment (inspections).
• Service Paperwork: Completes all reports and forms for service operations in a timely and accurate manner. This would include inspection reports, work orders, etc. Uses computers/tablets for data entry as required. Ensure management is aware of any issues/surprises which can impact customer billing or satisfaction. Ensures accurate timekeeping for job costing.
• Service Repairs: Performs repairs on above equipment (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, diesel) as requested. Accountable for performing quality work and attaining stated goals for efficiency.
• Service Training / Development: Participates in all requested job-related training and development, as well as taking an active interest in improving skills with other training programs.
• Teamwork: Works collaboratively with other technicians, parts, and sales personnel. Mentors Service Technician Apprentices and junior Technicians as able. Works after hours (daily or weekend) as required.

Qualifications

• Ability to lift 75 pounds as required without assistance
• Ability to travel to training events and service calls as needed
• Ability to work extended hours during the week and on weekends
• Acceptable Motor Vehicle status, with current driver’s license, and ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
• Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used in service shops (diagnostic equipment, forklifts, hydraulic lifts, etc.)
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Owns mechanic toolset appropriate for the work required.
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of Ag, Automotive, & Lifting equipmen

Job Type

• Part Time or Full Time

Compensation

• Starting wage from $16.50 - $24 / hour

Hours/Work Week

• 20-40+ Hours / Week
• Hours will mostly be from Monday – Friday
• Customer deadlines and agricultural seasonality may require additional availability

Benefits & Advantages

• Dental and Vision Insurance Options
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Basic PPE Provided (shop team members)
• Tool Assistance & Finance Program
• Partner Discounts
• Company Matched 401(k) Program

Competitive advantages of working at Bish Enterprises

• Competitive wage
• Benefits include PTO, 401K, and more
• Work on the forefront of the agricultural industry
• Small team environment with a family-owned company
• Flexible scheduling
• Ability for upwards growth
• Consistent variety of work

For a complete job description, please visit our website at https://bishenterprise.com/job-descriptions