Agricultural Equipment Technician

PEACH STATE EQUIPMENT INC; Montezuma (GA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

PEACH STATE EQUIPMENT INC is seeking an Agricultural Equipment Technician to assess service needs for heavy machinery and perform maintenance, repairs, and installations to restore equipment to proper operation.

The ideal candidate has strong manual dexterity, attention to detail, and adheres to safety practices. A valid Georgia driver’s license and own tools are required for field and shop work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical college associate degree preferred.
• At least 2 years’ experience with heavy machinery and farm equipment.
• Knowledge of machine control and guidance operation.
• Basic electrical, hydraulic, powertrain and engine component knowledge.
• Ability to demonstrate mechanical troubleshooting and repair.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license with clean record.
• Own proper tools for the job.

Responsibilities

• Provide troubleshooting and after-sale support to resolve customer issues.
• Diagnose hydraulic and electrical issues in machine control systems.
• Install and update equipment; check cables and connections.
• Provide guidance on Trimble products and demonstrations.
• Perform routine maintenance and repair of equipment.
• Maintain a safe, clean work area and comply with safety meetings.
• Maintain parts and supplies for job completion.
• Disassemble equipment for major component removal as needed.

Skills

Heavy machinery experience

Electrical knowledge

Hydraulic knowledge

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Valid Georgia driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Associate’s degree in a technical field

Tools

Trimble product knowledge

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Job Summary

The primary responsibility of the Agricultural Equipment Technician position is to determine the status of service needed for various heavy machinery and/or machinery equipment. The technician will perform the necessary service, preventative maintenance, repairs, replacements and installations or re-building of parts to restore the equipment to proper operation. The ideal technician must have adequate manual dexterity, demonstrates great attention to detail, and follows all safety precautions. Must be 18 years or older.

Essential Functions

• Provide troubleshooting and after-sale support to ensure timely resolution to customer issues.
• Diagnose hydraulic and electrical issues affecting the performance of the machine control system.
• Properly install and update equipment, check cables and connections to the hardware.
• Provide technical guidance, pre-sale application analysis, product specification and customer demonstrations for Trimble products.
• Diagnostics and Equipment Repair. This includes the following: Diesel engines. Electric motors, transmissions, drive axles and differentials. Hydraulic systems, brake, steering, electrical and lifting systems, etc.
• Perform routine, and operational maintenance to ensure that equipment continues to run according to manufacturer’s specifications.
• Properly block, chock and chain equipment. Disassemble equipment as needed to facilitate major component removal and repair.
• Complete basic, and advanced technical training as assigned.
• Maintain parts and supplies needed for job completion.
• Maintain work area cleanliness, and ensure shop remains a safe working environment.
• Maintain a culture of safety & participate in all safety meetings.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent and Associate’s degree from a technical college.
• Will consider equivalent work experience in lieu of educational requirements.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working with heavy machinery and farm equipment.
• Knowledge of machine control and guidance operation.
• Basic knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, power train and engine components.
• Be able to demonstrate technical, mechanical and troubleshooting abilities. Define, perform maintenance and repair of agricultural farm machines and equipment.
• Understanding of agricultural farm equipment and machinery, and its application by our customers.
• Provide exceptional customer service.
• Professional communication, and basic computer skills.
• Valid Georgia driver’s license and clean driving record.
• Must own proper tools to perform required repairs.

Typical Physical Activity

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must have the ability to occasionally lift 75 pounds from floor to chest; reach and use the arms with a full range of motion; endure prolonged standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and squatting while performing mechanical operations; exert push and pull forces with the arms in order to use various wrenches and tools; endure prolonged forward and overhead arm positions while performing mechanical operations; use hands to grasp hand tools and parts and climb onto and operate equipment.

Typical Environmental Conditions

Employee regularly works indoors around moving mechanical parts. May be exposed to weather extremes when working outside in conditions that include inclement weather, heat, cold, and humidity. Noise level may be loud at times. Exposure to small quantities of chemicals, dust, steam, high-pressure water, and high-speed rotating equipment. Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Required to perform work in cramped spaces and/or high places.

The Agriculture Equipment Technician must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.