Technical Writer

About

At Ditch Witch in Perry, Oklahoma we pride ourselves on being the leading manufacturer in the underground pipe and cable market. Our plant in Perry stands out because it's a place for people to learn and thrive. We enjoy coming to work because our plant is our community, we see our teammates not only as co‑workers but as neighbors and family members. All of our locations build the intricate network of machinery that contributes to The Toro Company. We contribute to building communities, cities, and the world. We invite you to apply and join a team of highly skilled, and highly passionate people.

Responsibilities

• Create accurate, instructional documentation using text, graphic storyboards, line art, animations, and videos.
• Define and translate customer requirements into clear concise instructional documentation.
• Study and apply storyboard concepts for the creation of graphics.
• Study and apply the concept of reuse for text and graphics to obtain reduced translation cost.
• Create and route workflow requests for changes and new material to the editor, team lead, and product teams (engineering, test, legal, and service) for review and incorporate appropriate changes in the documentation.
• Manage a multi‑project workload and complete all projects on time to meet production schedule requirements.
• Apply appropriate metadata to graphic communications for searching and reuse.
• Author instructional documentation that complies with the Toro Style Guide for Instructional Documentation.
• Create graphics that comply with the Toro Style Guide for Graphic Documentation.
• Work closely with the team lead to ensure that all projects have the proper priorities and support to meet plant production and online requirements.
• Communicate cross‑functionally with SME (subject matter experts), Engineering, Product Evaluation, Service, Legal, and Marketing.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Note: The responsibilities and tasks outlined in this document are not exhaustive and may change as determined by the needs of the company.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in Scientific and Technical Communications, English, or related engineering field, or applicable experience as a writer/artist.
• Technical Writer I: 0‑3 + years’ experience in instructional documentation.
• Technical Writer II: 3‑6 + years’ experience in instructional documentation.
• Experience with XML; database publishing preferred. Experience with Arbortext Editor or similar application is desirable.
• Experience with technical illustration, animation, and video creation required. Proficiency with Adobe Illustrator and Corel Draw preferred. Experience with Creo Illustrate and Creo Parametric CAD software preferred.
• Proficiency with MS software (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint) is desirable.
• Mechanical background with the ability to understand and communicate technical and mechanical concepts is desirable. Ability to read detail and assembly drawings and schematics is desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range: $54,900 – $79,000 (annual estimate).
• Cash compensation plus eligibility for an incentive program based on individual and organizational performance.
• Affordable, top‑tier medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Casual, office‑plant blended work environment (“Dress for your day”).
• Wellness resources covering physical, mental, and financial health for full‑time employees.
• Growth opportunities: tuition reimbursement, internal mobility, and promotion pathways.
• Access to early pay via the DailyPay app.

The Toro Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider all qualified applicants based on merit and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service, or other non‑merit factors. We are committed to creating a welcoming environment for all employees.