Service Apprentice

South Hutchinson, KS

Job Summary:

  • We have an immediate opening for a Service Apprentice to service and repair agriculture and construction equipment under supervision and to assist Diesel Technicians.

The ideal Service Apprentice has…

  • - A knowledge of and ability to safely operate agriculture and construction equipment.
  • - Excellent mechanical skills, ability to follow instructions and properly use power and hand tools.
  • - Ability to read service manuals and schematics and analyze and problem solve.
  • - Competence to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner
  • - Acceptable Motor Vehicle status, with current driver’s license, and ability to operate motor vehicle
  • - Satisfactory results of a pre-employment drug screening

The Service Apprentice will contribute to our team by: (Duties and Responsibilities)

  • - Providing safety-sensitive functions including but not limited to, the operation of motor vehicles, other vehicles, equipment, machinery and power tools.
  • - Learning and developing practical skills, participating in classes and workshops, observing and learning with a goal of becoming a skilled Service Technician.
  • - Completing maintenance and repairs on customer equipment, which may include heavy equipment, tractor/trailers, and other motor vehicles.
  • - Testing specific parts and systems to ensure proper function.
  • - Identify mechanical problems either visually or with computer diagnostic equipment.
  • - Examine critical parts and systems, and replace malfunctioning parts and systems, may include welding.
  • - Maintain a clean and safe working environment 
  • - Acquires and/or maintains a proper stock of equipment, tools, and materials needed to perform work.
  • - Plans and establishes timetable to complete repairs and maintenance and prepares quotes for customers.
  • - Assess machines and equipment to confirm safe and proper operation.

If you have/can: (Skills and Experience)

  • - A passion and willingness to become an efficient Diesel Technician
  • - A high School diploma or equivalent
  • - Completed an Ag Mechanics course
  • - Bend, stretch, kneel, and squat to perform repairs and inspections
  • - Lift up to 50 pounds at times
  • - Work safely in a noisy area with moving equipment

You will earn/be eligible for…

  • - Competitive hourly wage with overtime pay starting at 40 hours
  • - Performance bonus based on billable efficiency
  • - Annual company and location bonuses
  • - Medical/Dental/ Vision Coverage
  • - Health Savings Plan
  • - Life and Disability Insurances
  • - AFLAC
  • - Flexible Spending Account
  • - 401K Match and Profit Sharing
  • - 96 hours of accrued PTO
  • - 32 hours of Holiday PTO
  • - Six (6) Paid Holidays 
  • - Bereavement Pay
  • - Wellness Plan
  • - Company Uniforms 

JOB CODE: 1000097