Technician Apprentice

Bane-Welker Equipment; Plain City (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Bane-Welker Equipment is seeking a Technician Apprentice to support repair and maintenance on farm equipment. You will work under the Service Manager, participate in training, and grow technical skills through hands-on tasks and mentoring.

You will perform inspections, complete paperwork, and assist with various service activities while maintaining a safe and organized work environment. A driver’s license is preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have mechanical knowledge including hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic skills.
• Willingness to pursue additional training beyond high school.
• Familiarity with the dealer’s line of equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with repair and maintenance work on equipment as assigned by the Service Manager.
• Participate in schooling and training to stay up to date on service knowledge and product changes.
• Complete and process all work or school related paperwork accurately and timely.
• Perform set up or pre-delivery inspections on new or used equipment per manufacturer manuals.
• Perform equipment repair and maintenance within set time schedules.
• Seek feedback from the service manager and senior technicians to improve efficiency.
• Assist other technicians with current tasks when required.
• Follow safety, environmental, and regulatory protocols and maintain a clean work environment.
• Provide and maintain tools required to complete assigned work and keep equipment clean.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Diagnostics

Communication

Safety procedures

Customer service mindset

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Dealer equipment knowledge

Job description

The Service Department is an integral piece to the success of the business and customer experience at Bane-Welker. A Technician Apprentice is responsible for assisting with repair and maintenance work on equipment, in a timely manner, as assigned by the Service Manager with the potential for independent assignments. An apprentice must have mechanical knowledge including hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic skills.

• Participate in schooling, recommended training, and take initiative to stay up to date on relevant service knowledge, bulletins, and other changes regarding new and existing products.
• Performs set up or pre-delivery inspections on new or used equipment as prescribed by manufacturer’s manual.
• Successfully complete assigned jobs efficiently while communicating with mentoring technicians and service management.
• Complete and process all work or school related paperwork for each assignment in a timely, consistent, and accurate manner.
• Performs equipment repair and maintenance work, according to time schedules assigned by service manager.
• Seek feedback from the service manager and technicians to improve efficiency and productivity.
• Assist other technicians with current tasks when required or requested.
• Follow all safety, environmental and regulatory compliance protocols, policies, and requirements.
• Maintain a clean and organized work environment.
• Provide and/or maintain the tools required to efficiently complete assigned work.
• Professionally maintain and clean equipment as agreed upon.

Requirements of Position:

• Must be willing to pursue further training/ education beyond high school.
• Have a customer focused and “be of service” attitude.
• Demonstrate organizational ability and systematic timing.
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, and tools used in the repair of agricultural equipment.
• Possess adequate knowledge of work processes and requirements for both physical labor, shop equipment, and safety procedures.
• Must be familiar with the dealer’s line of equipment.
• Ability to demonstrate the guiding principles of Bane-Welker Equipment.
• Ability to maintain customer relationships and cultivate new customers for future growth.
• Possess mechanical ability and familiarization with testing equipment and diagnostic procedures.
• Be experienced in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Reports to the Service Manager

Bane-Welker Equipment reserves the right to modify, interpret or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees are required to perform any other functions or duties assigned to them by management. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will”. Listed are just some of the additional requirements: sitting, standing, climbing, lifting, grasping, reaching, stooping, and crouching, speaking, listening and motor coordination skills.