Technician - Ag (1st Shift)

Ziegler Cat; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

PTO 15 days first year

Job summary

Ziegler CAT is hiring a full-time Technician - Ag (1st Shift) to diagnose and repair agricultural equipment including tractors, combines, balers, sprayers, tillage and planters. You will troubleshoot, service, and prepare machines for rental or sale while following safety procedures.

Qualified candidates have a 2-year technical degree or equivalent, 2+ years diesel equipment repair experience, own tool set, and strong problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or high school diploma/GED required.
• 2+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferred.
• Own mechanic tool set required.
• Safety-sensitive role with pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair agricultural equipment including tractors, combines, balers, sprayers, tillage equipment, and planters.
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, timely manner to ensure value for work performed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work area and follow safety procedures.
• Attend formal training and assist other technicians as needed.
• Document labor and work orders for accurate billing.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Diagnosing

Attention to detail

Team player

Written and verbal communication

Education

2-year technical degree or high school diploma/GED

Tools

Own mechanic tool set

Job description

## Technician - Ag (1st Shift)Apply: Jackson, MN 56143: Full time: Posted Today: 2026-1638Ziegler 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.### **SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER**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. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today!**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.