Lead Service Technician

Rede Ag; Fargo (ND); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Retirement Plan with Company Match

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan options

Life and Disability Insurance Plan options

Job summary

Rede Ag is seeking a Lead Service Technician in Fargo, ND to ensure agricultural equipment performs reliably during critical seasons. This role involves significant travel to perform field service work, identifying issues, and completing high-quality repairs.

The ideal candidate will have experience with agricultural or heavy equipment, strong mechanical aptitude, and a proactive work ethic. The position offers a salary range of $80,000 to $120,000 per year and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a retirement plan.

Qualifications

• Experience working with agricultural or heavy equipment strongly preferred.
• Ability and willingness to travel weekly for field service work.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Identify issues and complete repairs on air seeding and precision planting equipment.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Maintain accurate and organized work practices.

Skills

Experience working with agricultural or heavy equipment

Strong mechanical aptitude

Proficient with hand tools and power tools

Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills

Self-motivated

Detail-oriented with strong work ethic

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

Valid driver’s license

Class A CDL preferred

Job description

Red E offers more than a job—this role is an opportunity to help farmers feed the world by delivering high‑performance solutions and supporting customers where they operate.

Travel Requirements

This role requires consistent weekly travel to customer locations to perform field service work. Team members are typically on the road Monday through Thursday, and the travel week may be extended to accommodate work demand. Travel schedules may vary based on customer needs and seasonal demands. The role requires a high level of comfort working in field-based and travel‑heavy environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify issues and complete repairs on air seeding and precision planting equipment.
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble mechanical components and systems.
• Perform field service work directly at customer locations.
• Safely operate hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic equipment.
• Drive company service vehicles to transport tools, parts, and equipment.
• Help coordinate daily service work and support team members in completing jobs.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high‑quality standard.
• Maintain accurate and organized work practices.
• Communicate clearly with team members and leadership regarding repair status, priorities, and needs.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and professional work environment.
• Keep accurate accounting of inventory used on jobs and documentation that includes pictures and video.

Qualifications

• Experience working with agricultural or heavy equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a solid understanding of mechanical systems and repair practices.
• Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and general shop equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability and willingness to travel weekly for field service work.
• Physically capable of lifting 50 lbs and performing hands‑on mechanical work.
• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and work ethic.
• Ability to take initiative and support others in a team‑based environment.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required.
• Class A CDL preferred.
• Agricultural or farming background is a strong plus.

Benefits

• 401K Retirement Plan with Company Match
• Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance Plan options
• Life and Disability Insurance Plan options

Why This Role Matters

Agricultural equipment performance directly impacts planting, harvesting, and overall farm productivity. The Lead Service Technician plays a key role in helping farmers keep their equipment operating reliably during critical seasons. By identifying issues and performing high‑quality repairs in both shop and field environments, this role helps minimize downtime and keep operations moving.

Pay Range

80,000 - 120,000 USD per year (Main Office)