Service Technician

Hog Slat; Algona (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hog Slat, Inc. in Algona, IA is seeking a Service Technician with strong customer service skills and experience in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems to join our team at the Algona location.

The ideal candidate will work with Hog Slat customers to understand repair needs, provide parts and equipment recommendations, and perform repairs on hog and poultry facilities. A safe driving record and hands-on skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing electrical and mechanical equipment.
• Own tools for repair work.
• Familiarity with swine/poultry facilities.
• Approved safe driving record.
• Knowledge of hog facility systems (ventilation, feeding, heating).

Responsibilities

• Understand customers' repair needs and recommend Hog Slat parts and equipment.
• Repair/replace faulty parts and equipment in area swine and poultry facilities.
• Bill customers for service hours accurately.
• Coordinate with in-store team on warranty claims.
• Participate in Hog Slat training opportunities offered by Hog Slat and vendors.

Skills

Electrical repair

Plumbing

Mechanical systems

Safe driving

Troubleshooting

Industry knowledge

Job description

Job Summary:

Hog Slat, Inc., the world’s leading provider of parts, equipment and turn-key construction to the swine & poultry industries is seeking aService Technicianwith excellent customer service skills and experience in electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems to join the team at our Algona, IA location.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other functions may be assigned as business conditions change.

• Work with Hog Slat customers to understand their repair needs
• Give customers recommendations on the best parts & equipment available at Hog Slat with which their needs can be addressed
• Repair/replace faulty parts & equipment in area swine and poultry facilities
• Properly bill customers for service work hours
• Work with the Hog Slat in-store team to manage warranty claims
• Take advantage of training opportunities offered by Hog Slat, Inc. and by it’s vendors

Skill/Knowledge Required:

The ideal candidate will have the following experience/educational background:

• Ability to use tools associated with the repair of electrical, plumbing and mechanical systems
• Approved safe driving record
• Familiarity with the swine/poultryindustries and the pork/poultry producers in the area
• Knowledge of parts and equipment used in modern hog facilitiesAt least 2 years of prior experience repairing and replacing electrical and mechanical equipment
• Prior experience working with the systems found in modern swine facilities (eg. ventilation, feeding/watering, heating…) is preferred

Hog Slat Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender,sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age disability, veteran status or any other reason prohibited under Federal State or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job-related requirements.