Field Service Technician

Valmont is the global leader in designing and manufacturing poles, towers and structures for lighting and traffic, wireless communication and utility markets, and a provider of protective coating services. Valmont also leads the world in mechanized irrigation equipment for agriculture, enhancing food production while conserving and protecting natural water resources. In addition, Valmont produces a wide variety of tubing for commercial and industrial applications.

Valmont is currently seeking a highly motivated and talented individual for the Field Service Technician position at Valmont Northwest Inc. We are looking for a highly driven individual that will be responsible for electrical, electronic and mechanical support in the field.

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and repair mechanized irrigation systems on-site
• Assist with technical training provided to end-users
• Contribute to the development of written technical educational material on assigned Valley irrigation equipment products and applications
• • Instruct growers in areas of electrical installation, mechanical erection and equipment programming
• Educate the end-users on safe irrigation equipment practices, proper equipment operation and basic equipment troubleshooting
• Maintain a working relationship with the Engineering Department in Valley to report and correct product problems related to workmanship by Valmont and outside vendors
• Help the Engineering department by installing and servicing prototypes and then giving the Valley engineers feedback regarding the prototype’s installation and workings

Required Qualifications

• Three years of professional work experience in electrical, mechanical or electronic troubleshooting/repair
• A valid U.S. driver’s license
• The ability to work over ten hours a week in overtime when required for business needs
• A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• The ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds repeatedly throughout the shift

Highly qualified candidates will also possess:

• Previous customer service work experience
• Agribusiness background
• Previous work experience either servicing or installing center pivots, corner or linear irrigation systems
• Professional work experience teaching or educating others on electrical, mechanical or electronic irrigation concepts
• Previous maintenance experience in an industrial applications, electrical, mechanical or electronic area
• A degree in electronics, electricity, mechanics or hydraulics
• The ability to meet Federal DOT driver requirements within 30 days upon hire
• The ability to teach customers about programming aspects of mechanized irrigation systems
• The ability to communicate technical information to non-technical stakeholders
• Excellent communication, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills
• Specialty or greater electrical license
• Passion and integrity with the drive to excel and deliver exceptional results