What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Apprentice position at KanEquip, Inc.?
Company & Job Summary:
KanEquip is a leader and trusted partner in providing quality products, support and innovative solutions to Ag producers in the Mid-West. We employee a team of qualified, skilled and professional experts to support the amazing products that we offer. With 14 locations in Kansas and Nebraska, KanEquip is the preferred Case-IH and New Holland dealership that operates with integrity, financial strength, quality and teamwork.
Our Hutchinson, KS location has 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
