Technician - Ag (1st Shift)

Ziegler Caterpillar; Jackson (MN); On-site; USD 37,195 - 61,992; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

15 days of PTO

401(k) plan with company contribution

Education Assistance

Safety Boot Reimbursement

Job summary

Ziegler Caterpillar has an opening for a full-time Technician to work on agricultural equipment in Jackson, Minnesota. The ideal candidate will have experience working with Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and other agricultural brands. This position offers a competitive salary range of $27 to $45 per hour depending on skills and experience.

Along with pay, benefits include health insurance, 15 days of PTO, and a 401(k) plan. Responsibilities include diagnosing, repairing equipment, and maintaining safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferred.
• Personal attributes: efficiency, planning, organization, team player.
• Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair agricultural equipment including tractors and combines.
• Respond to customer needs positively and in a timely manner.
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, adhering to safety procedures.

Skills

Troubleshooting and diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Basic computer skills

Education

2-year technical degree or high school diploma/GED

Tools

Own mechanic tool set

Job description

Overview

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time, experienced Technician to work on agricultural equipment. Ziegler Ag Equipment sells and services the full line of Fendt tractors, combines, planters and application equipment. Other brands include Massey Ferguson, RoGator and TerraGator application equipment, Jaguar and tractors in select areas, as well as tillage and grain handling equipment. We are looking for a dedicated employee with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help deliver top notch service as a mechanic to our rapidly growing customer base.

Compensation and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $27.00 to $45.00. Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:

• Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
• 9 paid holidays
• 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
• HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Education Assistance
• Safety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms provided
• Tool Insurance
• Safe, clean and friendly work environment

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair agricultural equipment including tractors, combines, balers, sprayers, tillage equipment, and planters
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures
• Follows standard operating procedures
• Cleans and organizes equipment
• Attends formal training
• Assists to prepare new equipment for rent or sale
• Provides assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned/required
• Maintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis
• Documents labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer
• Positively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs
• Communicates effectively with customers, both internal and external

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or high school diploma/GED and several years of comparable shop mechanic experience
• 2+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferred
• Previous experience with AGCO or Versatile products is a plus but not required
• Personal attributes: attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving, planning and organization, team player
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Own mechanic tool set
• Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment
• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement
• IndT

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Lift/carry up to 60 lbs
• Lift bulky objects
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping – able to use bolt box.
• Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Ziegler Inc. will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.