Service Technician

Bower Ag, LLC

Brookings (SD)

On-site

USD 36,000 - 48,000

Full time

9 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation

Paid sick time

6 paid holidays

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Parental leave

Bereavement leave

FSA/HSA options

Referral bonus

Job summary

Bower Ag, LLC is seeking a Service Technician to install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize dairy equipment and related systems. You will deliver high-quality service, follow safety protocols, and support customers through preventative maintenance and diagnostics.

This full-time role requires the ability to read schematics, work independently, and participate in on-call rotations. A strong safety mindset and customer-service skills are essential for success in this fast-paced

Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and automation systems in dairy environments.
Knowledge of 24VDC, 24VAC, 120VAC, and three-phase electrical systems preferred.
Ability to read technical manuals and schematics to troubleshoot equipment.

Responsibilities

Install, maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and optimize dairy equipment and related systems.
Perform preventative maintenance and on-site diagnostics with safety as a top priority.
Prepare accurate service reports, work orders, and inventory records.
Respond to emergency service needs and on-call rotations as required.
Mentor junior technicians and participate in training to raise technical standards.

Skills

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostics tools

Service software

Job description

Job Type
Full-time

Description

The Service Technician is responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, repairing, and optimizing dairy equipment and related mechanical, electrical, automation, refrigeration, and specialty systems while delivering high-quality customer service and maintaining the highest safety standards. This role supports customers through preventative maintenance, diagnostics, emergency service, system upgrades, and technical problem-solving under the direction of the Service Manager. Technicians advance through a competency-based career progression framework that recognizes technical expertise, leadership, performance, and contribution to operational excellence.

Requirements

Perform preventative maintenance, inspections, diagnostics, troubleshooting, repair, installation, commissioning, startup, and optimization of mechanical, electrical, automation, refrigeration, vacuum, pumping, and specialty systems.
Assess, troubleshoot, and repair dairy refrigeration and related equipment, including compressors, pumps, vacuum systems, cooling towers, boilers, and associated control systems.
Utilize knowledge of 24VDC, 24VAC, 120VAC, and three-phase electrical systems to complete routine electrical diagnostics, repairs, adjustments, and installations.
Maintain compliance with manufacturer specifications, company standards, safety policies, environmental regulations, and applicable codes while ensuring safe work practices in all environments.
Deliver professional customer service by communicating system conditions, repair recommendations, technical findings, and service outcomes while managing customer expectations.
Complete accurate and timely service reports, work orders, documentation, inventory tracking, parts usage records, labor entries, diagnostics, and corrective action reporting.
Manage time efficiently while balancing service priorities, administrative responsibilities, and emergency response requirements.
Participate in emergency on-call service rotations and respond to urgent customer service needs as required.
Maintain tools, service vehicles, equipment, inventory, cleanliness, and professional appearance in safe and operational condition.
Collaborate with technicians, managers, vendors, and support teams to resolve customer issues and support operational success.
Mentor and support developing technicians while participating in technical training, continued skill development, knowledge sharing, and advancement of technical standards and best practices.
Adapt productively to changing priorities, technologies, customer needs, and business demands.
All other duties as assigned.

Skills and Abilities:

Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude with the ability to troubleshoot, repair, and maintain dairy processing systems and related industrial equipment.
Understanding of industrial electrical, pneumatic, hot water, refrigeration, motor, compressor, gearbox, and pump systems.
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, schematics, diagrams, and service documentation.
Experience using diagnostic tools, specialty equipment, and preventative maintenance procedures.
Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and time management skills.
Clear and professional communication skills with customers, supervisors, and team members.
Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and adapt to changing priorities and technologies.
Proficiency with computers and mobile devices for service documentation and communication.
Commitment to safety, operational excellence, continuous learning, and customer service.
Ability to mentor and support developing technicians while contributing to training, process improvement, collaboration, and technical growth initiatives.

Experience:

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 3 years of industrial maintenance experience required.
Knowledge or experience in dairy service, three-phase electrical systems, low-voltage controls, refrigeration, automation, robotics, and pneumatics is preferred.
Ability to work in agricultural, industrial, and customer environments with frequent standing, lifting, climbing, kneeling, and equipment handling.
Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record required.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to eligible full-time employees, including: