Agricultural Equipment Service Technician

Vanderloop Equipment is hiring an experienced Agricultural Equipment Service Technician for our Beaver Dam, Wisconsin location.

If you are a dependable, detail-oriented technician who enjoys diagnosing complex machinery, completing quality repairs, and helping agricultural customers keep their operations moving, we want to hear from you.

For more than 70 years, Vanderloop Equipment has supported Wisconsin agriculture with advanced equipment, genuine parts, skilled service, and a commitment to long-term customer partnerships. We are a fourth-generation, family-owned equipment dealership representing leading agricultural brands such as Fendt, CLAAS, Massey Ferguson, Manitou, Horsch, Precision Planting, Sunflower, Apache, and Maschio.

What You’ll Do

As an Agricultural Equipment Service Technician, you will:

• Diagnose, repair, set up, and maintain tractors, forage equipment, and other agricultural equipment
• Troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment issues
• Perform service work in the shop and occasionally in the field
• Use diagnostic software, service information, and specialized tools to identify and correct equipment problems
• Complete equipment inspections and preventative maintenance
• Test repaired equipment to confirm safe and proper operation
• Clearly document diagnoses, repairs, parts used, and work completed
• Complete repairs accurately and efficiently while meeting productivity and quality standards
• Communicate repair findings and service needs to the service team
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area
• Work independently and collaborate with other team members when needed
• Participate in manufacturer training and continuing technical education
• Participate in seasonal overtime and an on-call rotation as needed

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• At least three years of experience as a service technician, diesel mechanic, heavy equipment technician, agricultural mechanic, or in a comparable repair role
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Experience with diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical systems, or electronic controls
• The ability to read service manuals, wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and technical instructions
• A dependable, reliable, and detail-oriented approach to work
• Strong time-management and organizational skills
• The ability to complete work independently and contribute to a team
• Clear written and verbal communication skills
• A commitment to safe, high-quality repairs
• A valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record
• The physical ability to perform hands-on equipment repair work, including lifting, bending, climbing, standing, and working around large machinery
• Their own general mechanic’s tools

Vanderloop Equipment provides the product-specific and specialized tools needed for the position.

Experience with Fendt, CLAAS, Massey Ferguson, AGCO, Manitou, precision agriculture technology, or other modern farm equipment is valuable but not required. Relevant technical education, manufacturer training, or equivalent hands-on experience will also be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

Vanderloop Equipment offers:

• $35 per hour plus efficiency bonuses, with total earning potential up to $50 per hour
• A standard 40-hour work week
• Seasonal overtime opportunities
• Health insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation
• Company-provided uniforms
• Company-provided phone and computer
• Company vehicle provided for on-call service jobs
• Manufacturer and technical training opportunities
• Biweekly pay
• The opportunity to work with advanced agricultural equipment and technology
• A stable career with a fourth-generation, family-owned Wisconsin company

Why Join Vanderloop Equipment?

At Vanderloop Equipment, technicians work with some of the most innovative agricultural machinery in the industry while helping farmers protect their productivity and reduce costly downtime.

You will join a knowledgeable, team-oriented service department where quality workmanship, continued learning, and dependable customer support matter. This is an opportunity to expand your diagnostic and repair expertise while building a long-term career in Wisconsin agriculture.

About Vanderloop Equipment

Established in Brillion, Wisconsin, in the early 1950s, Vanderloop Equipment has grown into a trusted agricultural equipment dealer serving customers from locations in Brillion, Lena, and Beaver Dam.

Our mission is to supply unprecedented products and unmatched services to create profitable partnerships for generations to come. Our technicians are central to that mission, providing the maintenance, repairs, technical knowledge, and customer support that keep Wisconsin agriculture moving forward.