Mechanic / Turf Equipment Technician

MTI Distributing, Inc.; Brooklyn Center (MN); On-site; USD 39,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

MTI Distributing, Inc. in Brooklyn Center, MN is seeking a Turf Equipment Technician to join our team. The right candidate will be an outstanding mechanic with strong diagnostic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical skills.

This is a full-time role, Monday–Friday, 1st shift. The position requires a technical degree (2 years) or equivalent experience, plus hands-on experience diagnosing gas and diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.

Qualifications

• Technical degree (2 years) or equivalent experience.
• Experience diagnosing gas/diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and diagnostic software.
• Ability to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Set up equipment per manufacturer and customer specifications.
• Install necessary parts, check fluid levels, test and assure proper operation.
• Operate and test equipment to ensure quality standards are met.
• Safely and effectively use all service and repair tools: hoist, welder, test equipment, pressure washer, compressors, power tools etc.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of shop area.
• Effectively work within a team to meet customer needs.
• MTI provides specialized tools specific to our products, however the successful candidate provides his/her own hand and power tools.

Skills

Diagnostics

Hydraulics

Electrical systems

Mechanical skills

Teamwork

Education

Technical degree (2yr) or equivalent experience

Tools

Diagnostic Software

Parts lookup tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

MTI Distributing, Inc., a subsidiary of The Toro Company, is the Upper Midwest’s leading supplier of products and services to the green industries. Through a combination of exceptional products and superior service, MTI is in the business of providing landscape beautification solutions to golf courses, schools, municipalities, landscape contractors, and independent dealers.

We currently have an opening for a Turf Equipment Technician in our Brooklyn Center, Minnesota location. The successful candidate will be an outstanding mechanic with above average diagnostic, hydraulic, electrical and mechanical skills. The position is Full-time, Monday - Friday, 1st shift.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Set up equipment per manufacturer and customer specifications.
• Install necessary parts, check fluid levels, test and assure proper operation.
• Operate and test equipment to ensure quality standards are met.
• Safely and effectively use all service and repair tools: hoist, welder, test equipment, pressure washer, compressors, power tools etc.
• Safely operate a forklift.
• Maintain cleanliness and safety of shop area.
• Effectively work within a team to meet customer needs
• MTI provides specialized tools specific to our products, however the successful candidate provides his/her own hand and power tools.

Education and/or Experience

• Technical degree (2yr.) or equivalent experience required.
• Demonstrated experience and effectiveness in diagnosing problems with gas and diesel engines, hydraulics and electrical systems.
• Computer Skills: Microsoft Office, Parts based lookup tools, Diagnostic Software
• Must be able to lift, push, and pull up to 75 pounds.

MTI offers a wage of $28 - $40 per hour; based upon the qualifications of the selected candidate. Our benefit program includes: 401(k), medical, dental, vision disability and life insurance, PTO and holiday pay. Candidates will be subject to pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.