What are the responsibilities and job description for the Equipment Mechanic position at Almaco?
ALMACO is currently seeking a Equipment Mechanic to work from our central service shop located in Nevada, IA and travel during peak service times. Peak travel times for the Equipment Mechanic are in the Spring, during planting and in the Fall during harvest. Service Technicians work on a team to complete preventative maintenance, repairs, and modifications of ALMACO combines and planters.
You are an energetic person who is interested in traveling. You want to work independently with flexible hours and you provide support at the highest level. You like to be out and about for work, not sitting in an office, and you enjoy solving mechanical puzzles, taking things apart, and putting them back together. You like to talk to people, and you like it better when you can improve their day. You've got great mechanical skills and a good understanding of electrical, computer, and hydraulic systems. You're not averse to travel - in this job you would be traveling for several days at a time throughout the US.
Great things about ALMACO:
- We offer a free health insurance option for employees!
- We offer flexible schedules so you can take care of the things that matter. In addition, PTO starts accruing on day one.
- We're a family-owned company, and the owners know you by name and care about you as a person.
Day-to-day tasks in this position:
- Daily, you will work at our Central Service shop located in Nevada, Iowa to complete preventative maintenance, upgrades, and emergency repairs of our agricultural equipment.
Tasks while traveling in this position:
- Visit client sites for preventative maintenance, upgrades, and emergency repairs of our agricultural equipment. (Field Service Techs support all of the components on each machine: mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical.)
- Speak to customers on the phone and via email to coordinate visits as well as provide remote support.
- Provide training and education to large and small groups about the use of our equipment and each specific machine.
- Assist Engineering and Quality departments in the testing and development of new and modified research equipment.
- Promote sales and service of ALMACO equipment while providing excellent customer support.
Qualifications for the Custom Agricultural Technician:
- Valid Driver’s License, clean driving record, and eligibility for a Passport, as well as ability to be insured in rental cars (age 21 or older.)
- Very good interpersonal and communication skills to deal with a wide range of people.
- Great mechanical skills. (Experience with large machinery will be helpful, but any experience with mechanical repair of equipment is great.)
- Basic understanding of AC/DC electrical systems, computer systems, and hydraulic systems.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
- Willingness to travel to customer sites and be on-call, ready to travel at short notice and for extended periods of time.
Travel Requirements:
- During peak planting and harvesting seasons, travel will occur about 80% for this position, and will regularly include multiple-day trips in the United States
- A company vehicle, phone, and computer will be provided, and travel expenses are paid.
- Compensation while traveling:
- Increase bump in hourly pay
- Company vehicle
- Company cell phone
- Gas and Travel expenses paid
About ALMACO:
ALMACO is the leader in providing innovative solutions to our clients in the seed research industry. Our niche business provides solutions for planting, harvesting and seed processing around the world. We offer a family business working atmosphere that incites autonomy and creativity while delivering results in the workplace. We have a solid reputation in the marketplace and vast opportunities in domestic and international growth. Our products include combines, planters, software, and electronics that automate the planting and harvesting processes and deliver solutions and value to the seed research industry.
Benefits include:
- Company Vehicle
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance (with a $0 premium option!)
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Match
- Employer-Paid Disability Insurance
- Employer-Paid Life Insurance
- Supplemental Insurance including Cancer, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity and Accident plans
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Health Savings Accounts
- Legal/Financial Consultation
- EAP
National Career Readiness Certificate is welcome.
ALMACO is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender, gender identity, and sexual orientation,) national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. A post-offer pre-employment drug screen and background check are required.