Precision Ag Equipment Technician

Agtegra Cooperative is seeking a Precision Ag Equipment Technician in Bath, SD.

Under the general supervision of the Precision Ag Service Manager, this position is responsible for repairing, maintaining, and correcting deficiencies on various equipment according to specifications. The service technician will also provide customer support.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform general service, diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs on planters, combines, tractors, etc., specializing in precision equipment
• Maintains and operates equipment in a safe and proper manner
• Possessing a general knowledge of all 12-volt electrical systems, Ag Equipment Mechanical, and Hydraulic Systems
• Assisting in maintenance and cleanliness of facility, equipment, and grounds
• Greeting and communicating with customers in a professional and courteous manner
• After hours and weekend work seasonally as needed

• Understanding and following all safety and rules and regulations
• Assists in any customer/employee training seminars
• Research and test new developments in equipment technology

• Other duties as assigned

Education and Experience Required

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of 12-volt electrical systems and Ag Equipment Mechanical and Hydraulic Systems. Basic organization skills to track inventory and orders.
• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (M.S. Word, and Excel), Windows operating platforms and internet browsers.

Competencies

Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and obtains clarification when necessary; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Team Work - Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Physical and Work Environment

The physical and work environment characteristics described in this description are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions or as otherwise required by law. Employees needing reasonable accommodation should discuss the request with the employee's supervisor.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of up to 50 pounds of force; work regularly requires sitting, frequently requires standing, speaking or hearing, using hands to finger, handle or feel and repetitive motions and occasionally requires walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling and reaching with hands and arms.
• Work has complex vision requirements to include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word.
• Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work has exposure to adverse environmental conditions to include extreme heat and cold.
• Work is generally in a noisy setting (e.g., driving truck or in a loading zone).
• This position is regularly exposed to, toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of electrical shock and explosives.

Health Insurance, Vision/Dental Insurance, Pension plan, 401k, Clothing Allowance, Paid time off, Holidays, Education Assistance and MORE!

Agtegra Cooperative is an equal opportunity employer.