Resident Ag Field Service Technician- Southeast Nebraska

Watertown Development Company; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Education assistance

Job summary

Butler Machinery Company is seeking a Diesel Service Technician to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on agriculture equipment in the Pickrell, NE area. You will troubleshoot hydraulics, electrical systems, and power trains, and travel to customer sites as required.

A strong mechanical background and safety-conscious mindset are essential for success. This role emphasizes ongoing training and lifelong learning within a family-owned, long-standing organization.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer experience and communication.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a field service role.
• Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn.
• Basic mechanical theory and hands-on aptitude.
• Proficiency with standard computer tools for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on agricultural equipment and systems.
• Troubleshoot hydraulics, electrical systems, and power trains.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment and follow safety policies.
• Travel to Butler and customer locations as needed.
• Ability to lift up to 70 lbs and work independently or in a team.

Skills

Customer service

Work with minimal supervision

Problem solving

Learning agility

Mechanical knowledge

Proficient computer skills

Education

Preferred degree or certificate in a related field

Tools

Trade-specific tooling

Job description

If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact this employer to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.

Resident Ag Field Service Technician- Southeast Nebraska

Pickrell, NE, US

Location:Applicant will work in and and around the Seward, York, Hebron, Geneva, and the Syracuse areas reporting to the Pickrell, NE location. Technician resides within 30 miles.

Overview

Are you looking for a company that helps develop your skillset, cares about your development, and provides a training environment to succeed? Butler Machinery Company is a third-generation family-owned business that believes in helping employees reach their full potential. In this ever-changing industry, Butler Machinery has provided security, training and growth opportunities for employees since 1955.

At Butler Machinery Company we offer rewarding career opportunities and professional level training in our state-of-the art training facility. While we grow together, we consistently promote our mission and values in every decision we make.

In this role you’ll use your mechanical aptitude to perform maintenance, diagnostics and repair for all customer equipment needs. With a career at Butler, you’ll begin a journey of personal and professional growth.

Benefits for a Diesel Service Technician

As a family business for three generations, we currently employ over 900 associates in 20 locations throughout North Dakota, South Dakota, Montana and Nebraska. If you desire to start your career with our team, here are some of the industry leading benefits we offer:

• Generous retirement plan with 8% guaranteed by the company each year once eligibility is met, with no minimum required contributions out of your pocket
• Health Insurance – 3 plan options
• Health Savings Account – Employer contribution up to $1,300/year
• Dependent Care Flex Spending Account
• Dental Insurance – 2 plan options
• Vision Insurance
• Basic Life/AD&D and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short-Term Disability Coverage – 60% of base pay
• Maternity and Paternity Benefits
• Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – including Health Coaching
• SmartDollar – employer paid financial planning program
• Legal Shield/ID Shield products
• Other company-sponsored benefits include uniforms, safety glass allowance, optional Credit Union membership and educational assistance
• Voluntary Benefit options - Cancer Insurance/Accident/Hospitalization

Responsibilities of a Diesel Service Technician

The position will involve but not be limited to the following duties:

• Perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repairs on agriculture equipment and systems.
• Troubleshooting capabilities within all diesel technology systems and componentry. For example: Hydraulics, electrical, power trains, etc.
• Opportunity for overtime as workload dictates (anything over 8 hours a day is paid at 1.5x your hourly rate)
• Proactively maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• Work independently and as part of a high performing team
• Committed to lifelong learning and training to stay ahead of industry standards and product updates
• Must be able to lift up to 70 lbs
• Opportunity to travel to other Butler and customer locations
• Other duties as assigned

We are looking for ideal candidates who embrace the following values

• Our Team – At Butler, we believe our team is our greatest asset. We believe in working together and treating each other with dignity and respect.
• Customer-Driven– We are customer driven. We strive to exceed our customer’s expectations, but never at the cost of our values.
• Integrity– We believe that integrity is paramount. Our word is the cornerstone of our business, and we will earn the trust of those we serve.
• Accountability– We believe in accountability. We understand the impact of our decisions and accept responsibility for our words and our actions.
• Excellence– We believe in excellence through innovation, life-long learning and professional development.
• Safety – We believe in uncompromised safety. We are collectively responsible for the safety of one another in all workplace situations.

Qualifications that match a Diesel Technician Career

• Ability to provide an excellent customer experience
• Ability to work well with minimum supervision
• Proficient computer technology skillsStrong organizational skills
• Preferred ability to meet and maintain insurability standards to drive a company vehicle
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to learn new skills quickly
• Preferred degree or certificate in a related field or equivalent applicable experience
• Willingness to acquire trade-specific tooling, including hand and impact tools
• Applied knowledge of basic mechanical theory
• Must have valid work authorization and be able to work in the U.S. without company sponsorship.