What are the responsibilities and job description for the Agricultural technician position at Gpac?
Do you have mechanic experience and want to work for a growing, family owned company where you don't feel like a number but part of a community?
Then look no further... we are seeking a skilled Agriculture Equipment Technician! As an Agriculture Equipment Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining a variety of agricultural equipment.
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engines, hydraulic systems, and electrical systems, with a passion for ensuring that agricultural machinery operates efficiently to support our clients in the farming community.
This position is located in the beautiful state of Delaware.
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Responsibilities :
- Diagnose basic to complex mechanical issues with agriculture equipment. Operate, maintain, and repair custom harvest equipment in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Perform routine maintenance on all equipment (lubrication, oil change, etc.)
- Monitors filed conditions and communicates dame to management.
- Diagnose and assist in the repair of minor mechanical problems such as belt slippage, flat tires, tracing electrical failures / shorts, rebuild hydraulic pumps, replacement of water pumps, thermostats, and other mechanical parts, etc.
- Diagnose and repair highly complex mechanical problems such as : total rebuild of combines or harvesters, installation / programming of computer software, new wiring, etc.
- Identify potential problems (mechanical or field conditions) and react appropriately.
- Maintain and repair facilities used for maintenance and storage of harvesting equipment.
- Work closely with Custom Harvest and Field Supervisors to permit timely harvest of high-quality product.
- Perform basic fabrications as needed.
- Supervise Field crew as needed.
- Adhere to common safety practices and procedures.
- Responsible for following all Company Policies and Procedures, as well as any Local, State and / or Federal Regulations.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Position Requirements :
Minimum Qualifications-
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma, equivalent (GED), or demonstrated proficiency through previous job experience and / or training in related performance responsibilities as listed below.
- Ability to handle physical exertion.
- Must be willing to travel as harvest deems necessary.
Preferred Qualifications-
- Possess a valid driver's license.
- Must be willing to travel as the harvest deems necessary.
- Must have a minimum of two (2) years general mechanical experience preferable with agriculture equipment or heavy equipment.
- Completion of appropriate vocational / agriculture technical school training may be substituted for years of experience.
If this sounds like an opportunity that you would be interested in APPLY TODAY, or feel free to call Ben Eytan anytime at 860-256-8208 or email at ben.
eytangogpac. Thank you so much and I hope to hear from you soon!
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.
We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
Last updated : 2024-06-08
