Farm Equipment Service Technician: Diagnostics & Welding

Post Equipment Corp.; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Post Equipment Corp. in Kentucky is seeking an Equipment Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain cattle feeding and agricultural equipment, including feed trucks and manure spreaders.

You will work on mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, perform welding, and assist with preventive maintenance. Responsibilities include documenting repairs, communicating with customers, and coordinating with the shop team to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and repair farm equipment.
• Customer-focused mindset with clear communication.
• Able to work independently while meeting schedules.
• Basic computer skills for time entries and work orders.
• Willingness to stay current with training and new equipment.
• CDL preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of related experience, or an associated degree (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair farm and cattle feeding equipment, including engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to evaluate performance and read schematics and manuals.
• Coordinate with the service manager and other shop technicians to troubleshoot issues and prioritize work.
• Maintain repair worksheets, customer logs, and job records; enter repair details and labor hours.
• Communicate repair findings, recommendations, and status updates to customers and team.
• Keep tools and shop areas organized and in good condition.
• Rotational on-call night and weekends (roughly every five weeks).
• Load and unload new and used equipment following safe lifting practices.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed to repair or rebuild equipment.

Skills

Strong mechanical aptitude

Customer focused

Independent worker

Clear communication

Basic computer skills

Willingness to learn

CDL preferred

Education

Associate degree in related program

Job description

Department: Post Equipment Shop
Employment Status: Full-Time

Job Description

The Equipment Service Technician is responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining cattle feeding and agricultural equipment. This position works on a variety of equipment and repair needs, including feed trucks, feed wagons, manure spreaders, and other farm equipment. Work may include mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical troubleshooting, preventative maintenance, welding and fabrication, equipment rebuilds, and general repairs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Diagnose and repair farm and cattle feeding equipment, including engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Use diagnostic tools to evaluate equipment performance and interpret schematics and manuals.
• Work closely with the service manager and other shop technicians to troubleshoot issues, prioritize work, and complete repairs efficiently and on schedule.
• Maintain accurate repair worksheets, customer logs, and job records; enter repair details and labor hours into the Blackpurl computer system.
• Communicate repair findings, recommendations, and status updates clearly with customers and the service team.
• Keep tools, shop areas, and service equipment organized and in good working condition.
• Rotational on call night and weekends with other ship technicians (typically every five weeks).
• Load and unload new and used equipment upon arrival, following safe lifting and rigging practices.
• Perform welding and fabrication as needed to repair or rebuild farm and cattle feeder equipment.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot and repair agricultural and cattle feeding equipment.
• Customer focused mindset with clear communication and a commitment to doing the job right.
• Comfortable working independently while collaborating with the shop team to meet schedules and turnaround goals.
• Basic computer skills and willingness to use software to complete work orders and time entries.
• Eagerness to learn and stay current with training, manuals, and new equipment updates.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred but not required.
• 2+ years of related experience, or an associate degree in a related program (preferred but not required).

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Welding, hydraulic experience, plasma cutting, torching, troubleshooting
• Operating forklifts, payloaders, tractors, and service trucks
• Efficient work habits, safety-conscious thinking, and attention to detail