Grain Dryer Technician

TRULAND Equipment; Bluffton (IN); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive bi-weekly wages

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

FSA & HSA

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Short-term disability

Life Insurance

Team member discounts

Voluntary insurance plans

Employee Assistance Program

Company-provided uniforms

Job summary

TRU LAND Equipment is seeking an experienced Grain Drying Equipment Technician to install, diagnose, repair, and maintain grain drying systems across Indiana and Ohio. You will perform both setup and testing, troubleshoot motors, PLCs, and electronic components, and read wiring diagrams to ensure reliable operation.

Candidates should have 1+ year of service repair experience, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to lift 75 pounds.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience performing grain drying equipment service repairs.
• Ability to perform repairs and maintenance using Technical Manual procedures with limited re-work.
• Knowledge of electronics and electric components; PLCs.
• Read and interpret schematics and wiring diagrams; diagnose and troubleshoot systems.

Responsibilities

• Setup, test, and run new grain dryers and related equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair grain dryers, electric motors, PLC control systems.
• Diagnose, repair, and replace electronic components.
• Change bearings and other moving components as needed.
• Read Schematics and wiring diagrams; interpret technical procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

Skills

Electrical diagnostics

PLC knowledge

Mechanical aptitude

Forklift operation

Attention to detail

Customer relations

Valid driver’s license

Tools

Welders

Power tools

Electrical testing tools

Schematics reading

Job description

Equipment We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—we want to hear from you!

Grow with TRU LAND Equipment We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—we want to hear from you!

Purpose

Independently performs installation, diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on Grain Drying equipment. The Grain Bin Dryer Technician performs both set-up and testing of new equipment and troubleshooting of existing systems. May require some direction or guidance from the Location Service Management team.

Responsibilities

• Setup, test, and run new grain dryers and related equipment
• Troubleshoot and repair grain dryers, electric motors, PLC control systems
• Diagnose, repair, and replace electronic components
• Change bearings and other moving components as needed
• Read and understand schematics and wiring diagrams; as well as read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures
• Maintains a clean and orderly work environment
• Other appropriate responsibilities assigned by manager

Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• 1+ years of experience performing service repairs
• Ability to perform repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures with limited re-work or customer dissatisfaction.
• Demonstrated knowledge of electronics and electric components
• Demonstrated knowledge of electric diagnostics and repair
• Demonstrated knowledge of circuit reading and repair
• Demonstrated knowledge of PLCs
• Good Mechanical aptitude
• Ability to operate a forklift
• Demonstrated willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail and quality
• Demonstrated use of specialized tools such as welders and power tools
• Keeps a friendly relationship with customers
• Keeps a positive attitude
• Valid driver's license required; CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and forklift license preferred.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to lift 75 pounds repeatedly.
• Adequate toolset to perform job responsibilities required.
• Driving record that meets Employer's insurance company requirements.
• Ability to pass DOT physical examination and obtain a Medical Examiner's Certificate may be required.

Comprehensive benefit package for full-time team members includes:

• Competitive bi-weekly wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Team member discounts
• Access to additional voluntary insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program (AEP)
• Company-provided uniforms

About TRU LAND Equipment

TRU LAND Equipment is a John Deere dealer with 18 locations in Indiana and Ohio that supplies and services a wide range of new and used equipment for residential, commercial and agricultural applications. We understand the unique needs and challenges that come with working your land, and we're dedicated to delivering solutions that exceed expectations. With every phone call, every visit, and every job well done, we're creating lasting partnerships built on trust.

Our Vision

To enable our customers to cultivate, shape, and manicure the landscape through relationships, engagement, and experiences based on trust, integrity, and a sense of urgency.

Our Values

• Integrity: Do the right thing
• Trust: Do what we say we are going to do
• Simplify Business Transactions: Easy to do business with
• Urgency: Engage with a sense of urgency
• Respect and Teamwork: Work together to solve our customer's needs
• Imaginative Solutions: Create solutions with thoughtfulness and purpose