Technical Writer - Ditch Witch

ttc; Perry (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress for your day

Wellness benefits

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma, a Technical Writer helps produce precise instructional content—text, graphics, animations, and videos—while translating customer requirements into clear materials. You will manage multiple projects, route changes for review, and ensure documentation aligns with the Toro Style Guide.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a technical field or related experience, plus experience with XML, Arbortext Editor, and graphic tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Scientific and Technical Communications, English, or related engineering field or applicable experience as a writer/artist.
• 0–3+ years for Technical Writer I; 3–6+ years for Technical Writer II in instructional documentation.
• Experience with XML; Arbortext Editor or similar is desirable; strong visual/graphic skills.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate, instructional documentation using text, graphics, storyboards, animations, and videos.
• Define and translate customer requirements into clear instructional documentation.
• Study and apply storyboard concepts for graphics creation.
• Route workflow requests for changes to editors and product teams and incorporate feedback.
• Manage multi-project workload and meet production schedules.
• Apply metadata to graphics for search and reuse; ensure Toro Style Guide compliance.
• Collaborate with SME, Engineering, Product Evaluation, Service, Legal, and Marketing.

Skills

XML

Arbortext Editor

Technical illustration

Animation

Video creation

Adobe Illustrator

Creo Illustrate

Creo Parametric CAD

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Scientific and Technical Communications or related engineering field

Tools

Arbortext Editor

Creo Illustrate

Creo Parametric

Adobe Illustrator

Corel Draw

Job description

At Ditch Witch in Perry , Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market.

Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive.

We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co-workers but as neighbors and family members.

All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world .

Technical Writer at Ditch Witch:

What Will You Do?

• Create accurate, instructional documentation using text, graphic storyboards, line art, animations, and videos.
• Define and translate customer requirements into clear concise instructional documentation.
• Study and apply storyboard concepts for the creation of graphics.
• Study and apply the concept of reuse for text and graphics to obtain reduced translation cost.
• Create and route workflow requests for changes and new material to the editor, team lead, and product teams (engineering, test, legal, and service) for review and incorporate appropriate changes in the documentation.
• Manage a multi-project workload and complete all projects on time to meet production schedule requirements.
• Apply appropriate metadata to graphic communications for searching and reuse.
• Author instructional documentation that complies with the Toro Style Guide for Instructional Documentation .
• Create graphics that comply with the Toro Style Guide for Graphic Documentation .
• Work closely with the team lead to ensure that all projects have the proper priorities and support to meet plant production and online requirements.
• Communicate cross functionally with SME (subject matter experts), Engineering, Product Evaluation, Service, Legal, and Marketing.
• Perform other duties as directed.
• Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

What Do You Need?

• Work requires the level of educational development normally acquired by completing a bachelor's degree from an accredited college in Scientific and Technical Communications, English, or related engineering field or applicable experience as a writer/artist.
• Technical Writer I, 0-3 plus years' experience in instructional documentation.
• Technical Writer II, 3-6 plus years' experience in instructional documentation.
• Experience with XML; database publishing preferred. Experience with Arbortext Editor or similar application is desirable.
• Experience with technical illustration, animation, and video creation required. Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw preferred. Experience with Creo Illustrate and Creo Parametric CAD software preferred.
• Proficiency with MS software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is desirable.
• Mechanical background with the ability to understand and communicate technical and mechanical concepts is desirable. Ability to read detail and assembly drawings and schematics is desirable.

What Can We Give You?

At Ditch Witch, we are always working to make sure our employees know just how valued they are. In addition to a competitive salary, an affordable and top tier medical/dental/vision plan, 401k, and many other great benefits - Ditch Witch offers employees at our Perry, OK location a variety of perks , including:

• Dress for your day - We know you're more productive when you're comfortable, which is why employees are encouraged to take advantage of our casual, office-plant blended environment.
• Wellness - In addition to physical wellbeing, TTC offers a variety of mental health, financial health, and other types of resources to every full-time employee.
• Growth Opportunities - TTC prides itself on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers. Tuition reimbursement, opportunities to move into new areas of interest, and promotion opportunities are a few examples.
• Competitive Salary - The pay range takes into account skills, experience, education, and location. It is not common to be hired at or near the top of the range; compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the annual pay range is between $ 55,000 - $75,000 . Cash compensation is one piece of our competitive total rewards package . You may be eligible to participate in an incentive program, which rewards employees based on individual and organizational performance. Eligibility and award amounts are determined by company policy and performance metrics . If you need to, you can access your