302 First Avenue | Greeley, CO 80631
Phone:
(970) 397-9169
| Fax: (559) 685-9160 www.valmetal.com

JOB DESCRIPTION:
Service Technician, Colorado

Organization Name: Valmetal Tulare Inc. Job Location: Greeley
Website: https://usfarmsystems.com/ State: Colorado
Job Department: Service- Colorado FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Service Manager- Colorado Prepared Date: 04/06/2022

Job Summary:

The Service Technician will be responsible for the service, maintenance, and repairs of dairy waste water equipment.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Repairs machinery equipment following oral and written work orders; this requires driving to and from various work sites daily.

Reassembles equipment, tests function of pumps and mechanical units using auxiliary power. Test-run motor at various speeds and observe efficiency of operations.

Ability to perform major and general repairs on all equipment.

Required to record labor and material used on each repair made.

Required to take proper care and use of test equipment.

Move large objects using heavy equipment.

Assist site supervisor in soliciting new business and in managing relationships with existing customers.

Responsible to maintain truck and shop inventory, keeping records of parts orders, transfer orders, and cycle counts.

Conduct company business in a manner consistent with health and safety guidelines.

Performs all other job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Skills:

Knowledge of machinery, electrical and other systems and their components.

Experience with belt, chain, and direct driven machinery as well as chain, belt and screw conveying systems and machinery.

Good verbal and communication skills.

Must be able to use and read tape measure.

Valid Class B Driver’s License, at minimum.

Crane Certification (or obtain within 6 months of hire).

Welding Certificate (or obtain within 3 months of hire).

Proficient in manufacturing math; multiplication, division, decimals to fractions, fractions to decimals.

Ability to use gauging equipment from .001” up, dial indicators, micrometers, feeler gauges, etc.

The ability to climb and work from ladders and/or man-lifts.

Must pass pre-employment M. A. T. testing & Fabricator Tool Test

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Previous experience working in the agricultural or dairy field or related service

Mobile Crane Operator

Electrician

Field Mechanic

Welder

Maintenance & Repair Work (general)

Class A Driver’s License

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Parts removal, installation, and alignment

Problem-solving skills

Benefits:

Dependent on experience (applicable shift premiums will be paid based on certification(s) and or license(s) obtained)

Employer paid health benefits for employee only.

Eligible to participate in company 401(k) with company match.

Vacation/accrual to begin at time of hire.

Environmental Conditions:

Indoor with typical office environment 10% of the time. Noise level in this environment is low to moderate.

Indoor/outdoor typical manufacturing environment approximately 25% of the time. Noise level in this environment is moderate to high.

Outdoor with exposure to weather approximately 65% of the time.

Perform duties as assigned while following safety requirements, including wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment

(PPE).

Possible environmental exposures when performing job duties are: o Dirt, grease, fumes, and airborne particles. o Noise from loud machinery. o Chemicals and paint. o Hot/Cold temperatures.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be able to kneel, stand, and squat consistently.

Must be able to lift and pull weight up to 50lbs. to load/unload service unit in truck.

Must be able to pull up to 12” diameter lay flat hose from lagoon.

Must be able to use 10lb. sledge hammer.

Must be able to use electrical tools such as grinder, hammer drill, 3/8’ drill and circular saw.

Must be able to use hand tools such as rachets, wrenches, screw drivers and snap ring pliers.

A 40-hour work week will be considered normal. Extra hours, working non-scheduled hours, and extra workdays may be required.

Compensation:

Pay is based on experience.

Changes:
This job description will be updated if duties and responsibilities change significantly. Job functions are subject to modification based on business necessity.

ADA/FEHA:
The Company will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and
California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.

EEO:
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Schedule:

10 hour shift

8 hour shift

Monday to Friday

On call

Overtime

Weekend availability

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

Driver’s License (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

$18 – $32 an hour