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Company Name : Sage Ag Inc.
Company Location : Montana
Job Position : Test Technician – Hay & Forage Equipment
Job Category : Jobs in Montana

Job Description :
Sage Ag Inc is looking for an individual who is interested in working with Hay & Forage equipment in the field. This position will be located in the Greater Boise, Idaho area. During the first season the Technician will be working mainly with one cooperator at each location with travel fairly local to the area. During the off season the Technician will be assisting local dealerships in the customer training, etc. As the second season starts the Technician will now be responsible for larger area and travel with will be fairly extensive. You will be working as a team with engineers and technicians for the limited production release of new line of Forage equipment. Being from a farm or having experience running or working on large equipment is preferred! However, having the ability to communicate, take initiative, and present yourself professionally with a great attitude is a must.
Responsibilities:
Assist with cooperator visits – support, setup, getting feedback, resolving issues
Developing surveys, distributing or conducting over the phone, tracking results, compiling reports.
Maintain tracking spreadsheet by collecting input from cooperators: hours, equipment configurations, software versions, etc.
Maintain setups and configurations for cooperators.
Maintain cooperator agreements and organize document records.
Shipping/receiving equipment to/from cooperators.
Assist other validation engineers in resolving cooperator issues.
Create and distribute validation reports to stakeholders.
Complete new feature descriptions and instructions for cooperators.
Requirements:
· Minimum of 250 hours of agricultural machinery operation
· Minimum GPA of 2.5 in an agricultural major; preferably AST or Ag Engineering
· Mechanically inclined
Able to work as a team with engineers and technicians
Agriculture background – knowledge of forage processing equipment is a bonus
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues (remotely or onsite).
Excellent communication skills
Comfortable being around and running large machinery.
· Ability to develop end user test plans
· Willing to travel
· Valid U.S. Driver’s License w/ clean driving record
· Out-going & positive attitude, professional presentation
· Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
· Ability to work in a team environment & alone
· Must be self-directed and have ability to complete tasks when not all details are given
· Ability to work long hours, some night operation will be necessary
· Ability to keep accurate & detailed records of work performed
Details:
Job Duration: Full Time
Location: Traveling Northwestern United States, Boise, ID area, or Oregon, Washington, Montana also acceptable.
Compensation: Pay plus bonuses based on experience, all travel expenses paid by company
Benefits: Health, Dental, PTO, 401k with company match
Contact:
Kassi Dunlap
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 – $65,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Schedule:
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Overtime
Application Question(s):
Do you have experience operating Ag machinery and equipment? If so what kind, and how many years?
Do you consider yourself to be mechanically inclined? Have you performed equipment maintenance? (If so, please provide details regarding the type of equipment, tools and maintenance performed).
This position requires extensive travel, sometimes traveling for weeks at a time. Are you able to commit to a job with these requirements?
Could you expand on your background in farming, or the agricultural industry? (This can be non-job related, such as family farm, etc.).
License/Certification:
Driver’s License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
50% (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road