Agricultural Equipment Technician
Job Description
A long-established agricultural and turf equipment dealership is hiring an Agricultural Equipment Technician in Washington, PA to repair farm equipment, compact equipment, and stationary diesel engines. Ideal candidates have diesel, hydraulic, electrical, and diagnostic experience. Apply today for steady dealership work and paid OEM training.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Diagnose, troubleshoot, and repair agricultural equipment, compact equipment, and diesel-powered systems.
- Service farm tractors under 200 horsepower, hay equipment, compact excavators, skid steer loaders, and stationary diesel engines used in pump and generator applications.
- Repair hydraulic systems, electrical systems, powertrains, engines, and related equipment components.
- Use electrical schematics, diagnostic tools, and testing procedures to identify issues and confirm repairs.
- Perform controller reprogramming, calibrations, inspections, adjustments, and repair follow-up as needed.
- Support daily shop repair priorities and help keep equipment safe, reliable, and ready for customers.
Requirements
- Required:
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- 3+ years of experience repairing agricultural equipment, heavy equipment, road tractors, diesel engines, or powertrains.
- Hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing hydraulic systems, including open-center and closed-center systems with load sensing and pressure compensation.
- Ability to read electrical schematics and perform system diagnostics.
- Familiarity with controller reprogramming, equipment calibration, and diagnostic procedures.
- Working knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, powertrains, and related equipment systems.
- Able to work standard and peak-season shop hours, including Saturdays as required by work volume and shop coverage.
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Shifts
- Day shift: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM during standard operating hours
- Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM during peak season, typically April through mid-July
- Saturday coverage is scheduled as required by work volume and shop needs
Compensation
- $24.00 – $30.00/hour starting pay based on industry-specific experience
- Performance pay up to $5.00/hour above base pay, with total earning potential up to $35.00/hour
- Time-and-a-half overtime pay after 40 hours per week
- Benefits:
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- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance packages
- Paid Vacation
- Paid OEM training and manufacturer certifications
Company Description
Middletown Tractor Sales is a John Deere Small Ag and Turf dealer with over 70 years of experience serving customers throughout West Virginia and western Pennsylvania.
Since 1952, we have provided trusted equipment sales, service, and parts support for John Deere and other leading equipment brands. Today, our third-generation, family-owned business operates four locations and continues to support farmers, property owners, landscapers, municipalities, and commercial customers with dependable equipment solutions.
In addition to John Deere, we carry respected brands such as STIHL, Honda, Alamo, Tiger, Great Dane, and more. Our team is built on long-standing values, strong customer service, and the hometown advantage that has helped define our business for generations.
Interested in joining our team?
A Few of Our Benefits Include:
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Full Life Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Holidays
- Paid & On-the-Job Training
- Employee Discounts
- Company Uniforms
- Career Progression
- Family Atmosphere
- Smiling Faces!