Ziegler Caterpillar · 3 months ago
Ag Field technician
Fort Dodge, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$37/hr - $49/hr
3+ years expZiegler Caterpillar is a family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees. They are seeking an Ag Field Technician to diagnose and repair agricultural equipment at customer locations, ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction and safety.
ConstructionIndustrial ManufacturingMachinery ManufacturingService Industry
Responsibilities
Diagnose and repair ag equipment from application, tillage, planting to harvest equipment at the customer’s location
Uses a high degree of independent judgment to repair a variety of complex equipment and tools, which involve mechanical, hydraulic, gas, diesel, and electrical systems
Work safely at all times, following company policies, procedures and standards
Responds to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
Work collaboratively and assist other technicians as needed regarding troubleshooting repairs
Document work orders in a complete and timely manner to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction; identify and communicate the need for parts for inventory
Qualification
Required
2-year technical college degree in diesel technology or related field; or high school diploma/GED and 2 years of comparable shop mechanic experience
3+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience, preferably some field experience
Working knowledge of repairing a variety of agricultural equipment; ag technology experience is a definite plus
Ability to write and communicate effectively, interact with supervisors, customers, and team members
Basic computer skills to document work orders and utilize online diagnostic systems
Own mechanic tool set
Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment including service truck
Willing and able to respond to after-hour emergency calls as directed by the supervisor
Must have and maintain a clean driving record
Class A CDL or willingness to obtain one within a defined period
Obtain a DOT medical certification card
Pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen & physical due to this role being deemed safety sensitive position
Able to operate equipment safely
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
Benefits
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
Company
Ziegler Caterpillar
Ziegler CAT is one of the largest and most successful Cat® dealers in the U.S., representing the full line of industry-leading Cat equipment, generators, and truck engines in Minnesota and Iowa.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageRecent News
Minneapolis / St. Paul Business Journal
2023-09-19
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