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Location: Wichita, KS

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly

Compensation: $22.50 per hour

About Quality Drills, LLC.

Established in 2016, Quality Drills, LLC. is an agricultural equipment service company specializing in on-site air seeder and planter parts, service sales, and custom builds. We work with farmers across the United States to provide equipment solutions that maximize productivity, reduce downtime, and optimize field performance.

Our team focuses on used equipment sales, parts support, and drill rebuilds, while offering on-site inspections to help farmers identify the best solutions for their specific soil conditions and operational needs.

The Traveling Agriculture Mechanic (TAM) is responsible for assembling, repairing, rebuilding, and servicing agricultural equipment at customer locations throughout the United States. This role works directly in the field alongside a traveling mechanic crew and plays a critical role in ensuring equipment is operating safely, efficiently, and ready for customer use.

This position requires extensive nationwide travel, physically demanding work, long hours during peak agricultural seasons, and the ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions. Candidates must be dependable, mechanically inclined, safety-conscious, and capable of working effectively within a highly driven team environment.

This is an evolving operational role that may continue to develop based on business demands, customer needs, and operational growth.

Field Service & Equipment Support

• Assemble, rebuild, repair, and maintain agricultural notill drills, air seeders, and air carts at customer locations nationwide.
• Diagnose mechanical issues and assist with equipment troubleshooting and repairs in field environments.
• Ensure equipment is serviced, tested, and operational prior to customer turnover.
• Safely and effectively utilize hand tools, power tools, shop equipment, and diagnostic equipment required for repairs and rebuilds.
• Support preseason preparation, inspections, and field service operations.
• Maintain accurate service records, job updates, and operational communication with Crew Leads and management.
• Assist with loading, unloading, staging, and transporting tools, parts, and equipment required for field operations.
• Represent Quality Drills professionally while interacting with customers, dealerships, vendors, and operational partners.
Team & Operational Support
• Work closely with Crew Leads and fellow technicians to complete projects efficiently and safely.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work environments both in the field and during travel operations.
• Follow established safety procedures, operational standards, and company expectations.
• Adapt to changing operational priorities, customer needs, weather conditions, and travel schedules during peak agricultural seasons.

Qualifications

Required:
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum one year of mechanic, heavy equipment, diesel, oil field, agricultural equipment, or related mechanical experience
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability
• Ability to work effectively in fastpaced and physically demanding environments
• Ability to work extended hours and travel extensively throughout the United States
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record meeting company insurance requirements
Preferred:
• Experience working on agricultural equipment, notill drills, air seeders, diesel equipment, heavy machinery, or fleet equipment
• Technical or vocational mechanical training
• Experience working in outdoor service or field repair environments
• Experience operating trailers, towing equipment, or working with hydraulic systems.
Travel Requirements
• Extensive nationwide travel required
• Travel expectations typically range from 8590% throughout the year
• Standard field rotation is generally 14 days on / 4 days off, though schedules may extend during peak operational periods
• Overnight travel required regularly
• Employees are expected to travel, stay overnight near job sites, and work extended shifts while deployed

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Position is primarily performed outdoors and in active field environments at customer locations throughout the United States
• Frequent exposure to varying weather conditions including heat, cold, wind, rain, mud, and dust
• Position is highly physical and laborintensive throughout the workday
• Frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, kneeling, squatting, crawling, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling
• Ability to repeatedly lift and move 75+ pounds safely with or without accommodation
• Ability to safely work around heavy machinery, trailers, hydraulic systems, tools, and moving equipment
• Extended workdays of up to 12+ hours may be required during peak agricultural seasons
• Ability to safely perform physically demanding work for extended periods of time in outdoor environments.
Compensation & Benefits

Quality Drills offers a competitive compensation and benefits package which may include:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Companypaid travel expenses including hotels, fuel, and approved travel costs
• Daily per diem while traveling
• Companyprovided gear and outerwear after eligibility requirements are met
• Onthejob training and development opportunities

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan terms and may be modified by the company.

Work Location Details
• Position is based out of Wichita, Kansas
• Employees must reside in Wichita, Kansas or surrounding areas within reasonable commuting distance
• Work is primarily performed at customer locations throughout the United States
• Extended overnight travel and field deployments are standard expectations of the role
• Weekend work, overtime, and extended shifts are regularly required during peak operational periods
Additional Information
• This position is classified as nonexempt and eligible for overtime in accordance with applicable law
• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of applicable background screening, drug screening, and work authorization verification
• Employees operating company vehicles or equipment must meet company driving and insurance eligibility requirements
• A physical examination or fitnessforduty evaluation may be required consistent with business necessity and applicable law

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Quality Drills, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law.

At-Will Employment Statement

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities or a contract of employment. Employment with Quality Drills, LLC. is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause or notice.