Waterloo IA, Large Ag Equipment Service Technician

P & K Midwest; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401k match

Paid time off & holidays

Job summary

P & K Midwest in Waterloo, IA is seeking a Large Ag Equipment Service Technician to perform diagnostics, service, and maintenance on agricultural equipment. The role may require guidance from the Service Manager and requires clear communication across locations.

Responsibilities include diagnosing basic issues, performing repairs, maintaining tools and knowledge of John Deere and competitors, completing reports, and participating in training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Prior diesel mechanic experience preferred.
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use diagnostic software and internet applications.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic diagnostics and determine needed repairs.
• Carry out basic repairs as directed by supervisor.
• Participate in job-related training and development.
• Prepare reports and forms for work assignments.
• Maintain current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Maintain condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Diesel mechanic

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic software

Computer skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic software

Internet applications

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: IA Waterloo - Waterloo, IA 50701

Position Type: Full Time

Job Category: Service

Overview

Large Ag Equipment Service Technician performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment. The role may require direction or guidance from the Service Manager or Shop Foreman and requires maintaining professional communication across company locations.

Duties

• Perform basic agricultural equipment diagnostics and determine what repairs are needed.
• Carry out basic agricultural equipment repairs as requested by the supervisor.
• Participate in all job-related training and development.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
• Maintain current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Maintain condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Safety Sensitive Position

Large Ag Equipment Service Technician position is safety sensitive.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Pay (Plus Overtime Pay)
• Health, Dental, Vision Insurance (Company sponsored Healthcare starts the first day of the month after you start with P&K)
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401k Match
• Paid Time Off & Holiday Pay (Starting Day 1 with P&K!)

Qualifications

• Prior experience as a diesel mechanic preferred.
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of agricultural equipment.
• Good knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to use standard computer software applications such as diagnostic software and internet functions.
• Good skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Good driving record.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, set, talk and hear; use hands and fingers to operate, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.