Job Title: Lead Rebuild Technician
Job Description
The Lead Rebuild Technician oversees and works alongside a traveling crew that rebuilds, repairs, and services air seeding equipment throughout the Midwest. This hands-on role combines field leadership, mechanical expertise, and project coordination to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to high quality standards. The position requires extensive travel Monday through Friday, with crews typically returning to Fargo by Thursday whenever possible.
Responsibilities
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Lead and supervise a crew of technicians on rebuild and repair projects at customer locations across the Midwest.
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Coordinate daily work assignments and allocate tasks to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
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Disassemble, inspect, rebuild, and reassemble air seeding equipment in the field and in shop environments.
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Diagnose mechanical issues, identify root causes, and determine appropriate repair solutions.
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Repair or replace defective components using hand tools, power tools, cutting tools, and other shop equipment.
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Test equipment operation after repair and make necessary adjustments to ensure proper performance and reliability.
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Train, mentor, and support technicians to build skills, promote teamwork, and reinforce accountability within the crew.
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Ensure compliance with company safety procedures and maintain a clean, organized work area at job sites and in the shop.
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Communicate project updates, challenges, progress, and material or parts needs to management in a timely manner.
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Assist with planning, logistics, and jobsite coordination, including travel arrangements, equipment readiness, and scheduling.
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Represent the company professionally at customer locations and maintain strong working relationships with customers.
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Meet at the Fargo shop on Monday mornings and travel with the crew in a company vehicle to job sites throughout the region.
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Adhere to travel schedules that typically require overnight stays Monday through Thursday or Friday, depending on project needs.
Essential Skills-
Strong mechanical aptitude with experience repairing, rebuilding, or maintaining agricultural, industrial, or heavy equipment.
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Hands-on experience with mechanical systems, including troubleshooting and repair processes.
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Proficiency using hand tools, power tools, cutting tools, and other equipment commonly used in mechanical repair.
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Ability to diagnose mechanical issues and implement effective repair solutions in the field.
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Demonstrated ability to lead crews or teams, with prior experience as a lead technician, foreman, or crew lead preferred.
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Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to make sound decisions independently while on job sites.
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High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality workmanship.
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Self-motivation and the ability to lead and support a team with minimal supervision.
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Valid driver’s license and ability to travel extensively across multiple states.
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Physical ability to lift up to 40 pounds on a regular basis.
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Ability to work in tight spaces, underneath equipment, and in various weather conditions.
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Ability to stand, bend, kneel, and perform physically demanding work throughout the day.
Additional Skills & Qualifications-
Previous leadership experience in roles such as foreman, lead technician, or crew lead.
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Experience working with agricultural equipment, particularly air seeding or similar systems.
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Field service experience involving travel to customer locations for installation, service, or repair.
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Familiarity with basic electrical systems related to equipment service and repair.
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Experience with hydraulic systems, including troubleshooting and repair.
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Comfort working outdoors in farm fields and in farm shop environments.
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Strong communication skills for coordinating with management, customers, and team members.
Why Work Here?
This role offers extensive overtime opportunities and steady, travel-based work for those who enjoy being on the road. All meals and hotel accommodations are covered while traveling, helping you keep more of what you earn. You will work within a small, tight-knit crew environment where teamwork and hands-on problem solving are highly valued. The typical schedule allows for extended weekends when crews return early, supporting a balance between demanding field work and personal time.
Work Environment
The work takes place primarily in outdoor farm fields and farm shops across the Midwest, including states such as North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Iowa, Colorado, and surrounding regions. The role involves 100% travel Monday through Friday, with crews meeting at the Fargo shop on Monday mornings and traveling together in a company vehicle to job sites. Overnight travel is required from Monday through Thursday or Friday, depending on project schedules, with crews typically returning by Thursday when possible. The environment is physically demanding and includes working in various weather conditions, in tight spaces, and underneath equipment. Technicians use a range of hand tools, power tools, cutting tools, and other mechanical repair equipment while adhering to established safety procedures and maintaining a clean, organized work area.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Fargo, ND.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $35.00 - $37.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
This is a fully onsite position in Fargo,ND.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jul 29, 2026.
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
