Field Ag Equipment Technician - Flexible Hours & Training

Placements24; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive contract rate

Latest agricultural technology

Flexible work arrangements

Travel allowances

Potential for long-term assignments

Training opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Specialized Agricultural Equipment Technician to service and repair a range of farming machinery in Upington, Northern Cape. You will travel to client sites, diagnose issues, and perform maintenance to minimize downtime during peak farming seasons.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills, experience with diesel engines, and a customer-focused approach to service delivery.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a technician in agricultural or heavy machinery.
• Strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, parts catalogs, and schematics.
• Experience with diesel engines and farm equipment systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on agricultural equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical issues on farming machinery.
• Install and set up new equipment at client farm sites.
• Interpret manuals and diagrams for servicing.
• Respond to service calls and emergency repairs from farmers in the region.
• Maintain service records and manage parts inventory.
• Provide basic operational guidance to equipment operators.
• Adhere to safety regulations when working with heavy machinery.

Skills

Mechanical diagnostics

Hydraulic systems

Electrical diagnostics

Diesel engines

Manuals & schematics

Customer communication

Travel readiness

Driver's license

Physical fitness

Precision agriculture

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Specialized Agricultural Equipment Technician to service and repair a range of farming machinery in Upington, Northern Cape. You will travel to client sites, diagnose issues, and perform maintenance to minimize downtime during peak farming seasons.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical diagnostic skills, experience with diesel engines, and a customer-focused approach to service delivery.