Job DetailsJob LocationEmmetsburg Location - Emmetsburg, IAPosition TypeFull TimeEducation LevelHigh School Diploma or GEDTravel PercentageMinimallyJob ShiftDays + OTJob CategoryService 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 Service Professional 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 equipment
- Participates in service training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
- Maintains current knowledge of New Holland sprayers and competitive products
- Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
- Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties
- Support management in the pursuit of corporate policies, plans, goals, and long-term objectives
Experience, Education, and Skills:
- Greater than 3 years of experience is preferred
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience preferred
- Ability to perform basic to advanced repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following technical manual procedures
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and precision equipment
- Ability to use basic computer functions
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
- Ability to work individually or with a team
- Detail oriented
- Proficient oral and written communication skills
QualificationsRequirements:
- Ability to diagnose and repair various types of equipment
- Ability to work as a team, as well as alone to accomplish assigned tasks
- Ability to speak effectively one on one
- Ability to effectively listen
- Ability to interpret customer needs
- Basic computer skills
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalent
- Good organizational skills
Commitments:
- Service Oriented: Our success revolves around customer service; we value service always as a priority.
- Honesty & Integrity: We value honesty and integrity in every interaction whether it is with a customer or a coworker, no matter what.
- Committed & Passionate: We are committed to our customers and the job they have to do. We are passionate in helping our customers achieve their goals
- Communication: We strive to communicate to the best of our ability with customers, co-workers, manufacturers, and other stakeholders.
- Family: We believe in family values including hard work, family time, and education. We treat everyone as if they are family.
- Pride and Confidence: We are proud and confident in what we do and who we do it for.
Compensation and Benefits:
- Parallel Ag offers a generous compensation package
- 401k retirement plan with company match
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life insurance
- Vacation and sick time off
- Advanced training programs
- Day shift, with a safe work environment
- Parallel Ag is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Work Environment:The job will operate in various environments to include but not limited to, the shop, outdoors, on-site with the customer, etc.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.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This job is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.Position Type / Expected Hours of Work:This is a full-time position. Days and Hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Early morning, evening, weekend and work on holidays may be required as job duties demand.Additional Notes:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.