Mechanical Technician (PT or FT)

Bish Enterprises

Giltner (NE)

On-site

USD 23,000 - 33,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Dental and Vision Insurance Options

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Tool Assistance & Finance Program

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Job summary

Bish Enterprises, a family-owned business in Giltner, Nebraska, is seeking a Mechanical Technician to diagnose and repair agricultural and lifting equipment. The role involves both shop and on-site work, with a starting wage of $16.50–$24 per hour.

Eligible for a range of benefits and the opportunity to grow within a small, supportive team. Responsibilities include diagnostics, repairs across electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems, and maintaining safety standards while serving customers.

Qualifications

Ability to lift 75 pounds as required.
Willingness to travel for training and service calls.
Flexible hours, including weekends as needed.
Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a vehicle.
Strong communication and customer service skills.
Experience with electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Owns a mechanic toolset suitable for the work.

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostics on agricultural, lifting, and related equipment.
Repair electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical systems.
Maintain clean, safe work environment and comply with safety policies.
Complete service paperwork and timekeeping accurately.
Collaborate with team and mentor apprentices.
Travel to customer sites or shop as required.

Skills

Lifting 75 pounds

High mechanical aptitude

Excellent communication

Customer relationship skills

Ability to work after hours/weekends

Teamwork and mentoring

Safety minded

Education

No formal degree specified

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Forklifts

Hydraulic lifts

Mechanic toolset

Job description

Company Description

Bish Enterprises is a family-owned and -operated business built on the vision of its founder, Harv Bish. Harv’s agricultural ingenuity dates back to 1957, when he patented a corn-sheller conversion for combines. Two decades later, in 1976, he officially founded Bish Enterprises in Giltner, Nebraska, to deliver innovative harvesting solutions to farmers. Today, under the leadership of third-generation owner Andrew Bish, our family works alongside a talented team of engineers, fabricators and field specialists to carry forward our founder’s spirit of ingenuity and farmer-first service.

Our Mission is to empower farmers with high-performance agricultural equipment that maximizes yield, reduces waste and delivers lasting value. We innovate responsibly, build strong partnerships with growers and invest in rural communities to support long-term success.

Job Description

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for performing both basic and complex diagnostics and on agricultural and lifting equipment. Starting wage from $16.50 - $24 / hour! The Mechanical Technician is responsible to perform repairs and maintenance on both customer-owned, or dealer-owned, equipment, including corn headers, other combine headers, and a variety of other agricultural implements. In addition, maintenance will be performed on the fleet of vehicles and lifting equipment the company uses. The Mechanical Technician is responsible for ensuring a clean and safe work environment, continually develop technical skills with evolving products, and perform work at customers sites as required.

Job Responsibilities

Equipment and Tools: Maintains good condition and cleanliness of company vehicles inventory, tools, and equipment, including the return of tools to storage areas.
Safety: Follows all company and common-sense safety policies, while using all required personal safety equipment. Ensures a safe work environment in his bay; reports any issues in the bay or other service work areas to the manager for follow-up.
Service Diagnostics: Performs basic / complex diagnostics on agricultural / construction / diesel equipment, determining what repairs are needed and/or recommended for future attention / maintenance. This can be for either customer-owned equipment located at the shop or at the customer’s site, or dealer-owned equipment (inspections).
Service Paperwork: Completes all reports and forms for service operations in a timely and accurate manner. This would include inspection reports, work orders, etc. Uses computers/tablets for data entry as required. Ensure management is aware of any issues/surprises which can impact customer billing or satisfaction. Ensures accurate timekeeping for job costing.
Service Repairs: Performs repairs on above equipment (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, diesel) as requested. Accountable for performing quality work and attaining stated goals for efficiency.
Service Training / Development: Participates in all requested job-related training and development, as well as taking an active interest in improving skills with other training programs.
Teamwork: Works collaboratively with other technicians, parts, and sales personnel. Mentors Mechanical Technician Apprentices and junior Technicians as able. Works after hours (daily or weekend) as required.

Qualifications

Ability to lift 75 pounds as required without assistance
Ability to travel to training events and service calls as needed
Ability to work extended hours during the week and on weekends
Acceptable Motor Vehicle status, with current driver’s license, and ability to operate a motor vehicle
Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used in service shops (diagnostic equipment, forklifts, hydraulic lifts, etc.)
Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
Owns mechanic toolset appropriate for the work required.
Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of Ag, Automotive, & Lifting equipment

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