Agricultural Irrigation Technician/Electrical Maintenance

Fort Pierre, SD
Full Time
Ag-Irrigation
Mid Level
SummaryMorris, Inc. is seeking a skilled individual to independently perform advanced diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance on customer- and dealer-owned center pivot irrigation equipment, as well as facility electrical systems. This role may require occasional direction or collaboration with the Department Manager or Foreman.

Requirements
  • Self-motivated with the ability to manage time
  • Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
  • Advanced oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
  • High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred in electrical program
  • Valid driver’s license required; CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred
  • SD Electrical license, apprentice level minimum, preferred or able to obtain
  • Reinke Plus certification preferred or able to obtain
  • Forklift and small equipment experience
Responsibilities
  • Performs installation, maintenance, and performs diagnostics and repairs on center pivot irrigation systems
  • Troubleshoot and resolve problems with pivot functionality
  • Track time spent on projects as well as materials used in performing repairs, and completes necessary reports for those repairs
  • Participate in continuing education and training for the development of skills and knowledge
  • Conducts or supports customer clinics and training
  • Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment
  • Maintains a clean work area and/or service vehicle, and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
  • Maintain condition of rolling stock
  • Follow all safety rules and regulations
  • Provide excellent customer service in a professional manner while performing repairs and diagnostics for customers
  • Installing, maintaining and repairing electrical control, wiring and lighting systems
  • Performing general electrical maintenance
  • Inspecting transformers, circuit breakers, electric motors and other electrical components
  • Troubleshooting electrical issues using appropriate testing devices
  • Follow the National Electrical Code state and local building regulations
  • Maintaining good knowledge of VFD and control systems as well as various testing equipment
  • Be aware of wear on parts, or other irregularities, and report it to the supervisor. 
  • Perform daily maintenance on equipment (grease, fuel and check all fuel levels). 
  • Load and unload pipe or other materials with fork attachments, backfill, and support pipe crew Handling, fitting, installing pipe and associated appurtenances as directed by supervisor 
  • Operate machine consistent with safety policies of the company as well as any rules and regulations required by state and federal safety standards. 
  • Will perform some prep work, getting areas ready for actual work. 
  • Operate small equipment as deemed necessary – ex: forklift, telehandler, skid steer
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits:
  • Vacation and Sick Leave available immediately
  • Holiday Pay
  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) Plan with Company Match
  • Profit Sharing
  • Company Paid $25,000 Life & Accidental Death and Dismemberment Life Insurance Policy
Wage:
Journeyman: $31.00 - $36.00 DOE
Without Journeyman:  $25.00 - $30.00 DOE 

  It is Morris’s policy to prohibit both discrimination against and harassment of any employee or applicant, and to ensure that all personnel practices are administered on individual merit and capability without regard to race, religion, color, age, gender, national origin or ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or other factors identified and protected by federal, state and local laws.  

  

Morris, Inc. is a drug-free employer and comply with Federal D.O.T. drug testing regulations for all Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders along with a random drug testing program for all employees.


 
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