Service Professional/Diesel Mechanic/Technical Minded/Agriculture

Service Professional/Diesel Mechanic/Technical Minded/AgricultureHot JobFort Dodge Location - Fort Dodge, IA 50501OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Days + OT Education Level High School Diploma or GED Travel Percentage Occasionally Category Service TechnicianDescriptionParallel Ag proudly carries quality fertilizer and application equipment plus a full-line of parts to help all farming operations. With well-known brands such as Apache Sprayer, Unverferth toolbars, Rayman tenders, Brehmer tenders, Simonsen fertilizer equipment and Kinze planters and grain carts, you won't find a more extensive inventory of field-ready equipment. Customers come to depend on Parallel Ag to get any job done and we are looking to add a highly-motivated Service Technician to our team!

The Technician will perform advanced diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment. The advanced Technician is categorized as such because he/she has learned an advanced skill set and has grown into a successful and competent technician. Their purpose is to continue learning the business and gain the knowledge and experience necessary to work within the framework of the Parallel Ag business model.Responsibilities Summary:Performs advanced diagnostics and repairs on agricultural sprayers and other equipmentParticipates in service training programs required for the development of skills and knowledgeMaintains current knowledge of New Holland sprayers and competitive productsMaintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipmentMaintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashionCompletes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignmentsAccounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned dutiesSupport management in the pursuit of corporate policies, plans, goals, and long-term objectivesExperience, Education, and Skills:Greater than 3 years of experience is requiredHigh School Diploma or equivalent experience requiredAbility to perform basic to advanced repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following technical manual proceduresProficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and precision equipmentAbility to use basic computer functionsAbility to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposesAbility to work individually or with a teamDetail orientedProficient oral and written communication skillsQualificationsRequirements:Ability to diagnose and repair various types of equipmentAbility to work as a team, as well as alone to accomplish assigned tasksAbility to speak effectively one on oneAbility to effectively listenAbility to interpret customer needsBasic computer skillsHigh School Diploma or GED EquivalentGood organizational skillsPhysical Demands:Extended lengths of period standingExerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objectsClimbing in, on, under, and around various types of equipmentBalancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, repetitive motions, crawling, pushing, and pullingCommitments:Treat all employees and customers fairly, courteously, with dignity and respectMaintain positive relationships with customers, other employees and ownersBe early, flexible and available for schedulingMaintain up to date technical trainingFocus on quality & serviceBe neat and cleanWear uniform badge every dayDemonstrate an interest in growing the capabilities and efficiency of the service departmentWorking Conditions:The worker is subject to both environmental conditions: Activities occur inside and outsideThe worker is subject to hazards: Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, exposure to high heat or to farm chemicalsThe worker is subject to oils: There is air and/or skin exposure to oils and other cutting fluidsThe worker is subject to extreme heat: Temperatures above 100 degrees for periods of more than one hourCompensation and Benefits:Parallel Ag offers a generous compensation package with a superior hourly wage401k retirement plan with company matchSemi-annual bonus structureHealth, Dental, Vision and Life insurancePaid Time OffAdvanced training programsDay shift, with a safe work environmentParallel Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer