Technician - Ag (1st Shift)

Ziegler Cat; Missouri; On-site; USD 56,000 - 94,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision and Life Ins.

15 days PTO first year

9 paid holidays

401(k) with company match

HSA up to $1000 tax-free/year

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

FSA & EAP

Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave

Fitness membership discount

Education Assistance

Safety boots & PPE provided

Tool Insurance

Safe, clean and friendly work env.

Military Friendly

Job summary

Ziegler CAT in Missouri seeks a full-time, experienced Technician to service agricultural equipment including tractors, combines and planters. You will diagnose and repair equipment, follow safety procedures, and support customers with timely service.

A 2-year technical degree or equivalent, plus 2+ years of diesel repair experience, is expected; AGCO/Versatile experience is a plus. We offer competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, PTO, holidays, 401(k)

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.
• AGCO or Versatile product experience is a plus but not required.

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.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area, adhere to safety procedures.
• Follow standard operating procedures.
• Clean and organize equipment.
• Attend formal training.
• Assist to prepare new equipment for rent or sale.
• Provide assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintain paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic skills

Customer service

Team player

Education

Technical degree

High school diploma/GED

Job description

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.

About Us

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training.

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

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.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive pay
• Health, dental/orthodontia, vision & life insurances
• Paid time off (PTO) – 15 days to start
• 9 Paid holidays
• 401(k) contributions & match
• HSA, Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free annually
• STD & LTD Insurance
• FSA & EAP
• Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
• Fitness membership discount
• Ongoing training
• Education assistance
• Advancement opportunities
• Safe, clean, and friendly work environment
• Military Friendly

Build Your Career at Ziegler

Ziegler sells and services CAT® construction and mining equipment, generators and industrial engines in Minnesota and Iowa, as well as AGCO agricultural equipment across Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Ziegler has a team focus, a first-class reputation for service, and a healthy work-life balance. We train our employees to do things the Ziegler Way — the right way —and then we take it one step further. If you’re a talented, hard-working and down-to-earth person, you’ll fit in perfectly here.