Field Technician- East Central IL Territory, AG

Altorfer Cat; Clinton (IL); On-site; USD 39,468 - 55,682; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) and additional contributions

Paid holidays

Education assistance

Personal Tool Insurance

Job summary

Altorfer Cat in Clinton, Illinois seeks a skilled technician for field repairs on agricultural equipment. Responsibilities include troubleshooting hydraulic and electrical systems for various CAT Ag products. A high school diploma is required along with hydraulic and electrical troubleshooting skills. This role emphasizes customer service and maintaining equipment for best performance.

Benefits include health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid vacations, and additional support for education. Applicants should be ready for overtime and weekends as demand grows.

Qualifications

• Experience with Ag machinery preferred or equivalent experience required.
• Must reside centrally within designated territory or be willing to relocate.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

Responsibilities

• Perform in field service and repairs on agricultural equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical, and other systems.
• Establish and maintain service-oriented relationships with customers.
• Complete service reports and other paperwork after repairs.

Skills

Hydraulic diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Electrical diagnostic and troubleshooting skills

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

CAT Programs

Job description

800 am - 430 pm Monday–Friday, weekends and overtime as needed to handle customer demand.

Perform in field repairs on agriculture equipment. This position covers the agricultural market in the following East Central Illinois territory. Counties include, but not limited to DeWitt, McLean, Piatt, Champaign, Ford, and Vermillion county.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

• Perform in field service and repairs focusing primarily on Terragators, Rogators, Claas Lexion combines, Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Challenger Tractors and other CAT Ag products.
• Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic, electrical and all other systems.
• Focus on establishing and maintaining service‑oriented relationships with customers.
• Use computer and parts books to look up certain parts.
• Complete service reports and all other paperwork before and after repairs are made.
• May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.
• Successful completion of a formal technical training program preferred or equivalent Ag machinery experience and knowledge required.
• Military and veterans encouraged to apply.
• Electrical and hydraulic diagnostic and troubleshooting skills needed.
• Basic computer skills are needed, especially with programs such as Microsoft, Excel, Outlook, and CAT Programs.
• Must be able to work independently and provide excellent customer service.
• Maintain quality service by leaving customer’s equipment appearance in excellent condition and fix all maintenance issues.
• Excellent communication skills are needed.
• To be successful in this position you must be able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Must be a self‑started and able to adapt to change.
• Willingness to work overtime and weekends when needed.
• Must reside centrally within designated territory or willingness to relocate within designated territory.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).

Benefits

• Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
• 401(k) and Additional 401(k) Contribution
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
• Vacation 40 hours of vacation after 1 year of full‑time employment
• Sick 40 hours of sick after 1 year of full‑time employment
• Education Assistance
• Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
• Voluntary Benefits Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection

Salary

Payrate $28.65–$40.42

USD $29.45/Hr.

USD $41.20/Hr.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This position will spend a good portion of time being outdoors working in agricultural fields, exposed to elements of weather, dust, dirt, different types of vegetation’s, causing allergic reactions. May work in an office environment and travel to customer’s work sites. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 75lbs. Must be able to climb/operate machinery and various types of farm equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. May sit at a desk for a period of time to answer phone calls or use a keyboard to complete documents and communicate through email. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.