Diesel Technician

gpac; Alta (IA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

gpac is seeking a Shop Technician to service and support agricultural equipment sold by the client. The role emphasizes diagnostics, prioritization, and hands-on repair in a collaborative shop environment.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree or equivalent training, experience with diesel engines, electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting, welding, and the ability to read schematics. Tools ownership is required or obtainable.

Qualifications

• Two-year associate degree or equivalent training in agricultural equipment repair.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines is a definite plus.
• Proficient in basic electrical and hydraulic troubleshooting.
• Welding and schematic reading skills are beneficial.
• Must have own tools or have the ability to acquire them.

Responsibilities

• Service and support all equipment sold by the client.
• Troubleshoot and prioritize issues in day-to-day work.

Skills

Diesel engine diagnosis

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic troubleshooting

Welding

Schematic reading

EST computer use

Basic computer skills

Education

Two-year associate degree or equivalent training in agricultural equipment repair

Tools

Own tools or ability to acquire them

Job description

The Shop Technician is responsible to service and support all equipment sold by client. Troubleshooting and prioritization are a prominent part of day-to-day responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Two-year associate degree or equivalent training and experience with agricultural equipment repair is preferred.
• Diagnose and repair diesel engines a definite plus. Basic electrical, hydraulic troubleshooting skills, Welding, Schematic reading, EST computer use & interpretation.
• Must have a valid Driver’s license.
• Basic computer skills-Windows and Office preferred.
• Must have own tools or ability to acquire them.