American Implement is Hiring a Precision/Service Technician - Garden City Near Garden, KS
American Implement is seeking
Precision/Service Technician for our dealership in Garden City, Kansas. We are excited to have a new role within American Implement! A Precision/Service Technician will work closely with customers to support their farming and ranching operations through service on the electrical and mechanical components of their equipment. JOB SUMMARY: The Precision/Service Technician plays a vital role in the dealership serving in a dual capacity for both Service and Precision Ag. This role will provide technology service repairs, call support diagnostics, utilization, and optimization for support of solutions enabled by the John Deere Precision Ag strategy and other aligned technology and applications. Perform in-field services as required to support the customer and dealership. COMPENSATION:
Full time, non-exempt position
Base hourly wage ranges between $25-32, depending on experience
Eligible for overtime and incentive
Cell Phone Allowance
BENEFITS:
Paid Vacation, Sick, Holiday & Parental Leave
401(k) plus match
Employer-paid Health Insurance for employee
Optional Dependent Health Insurance
Employer-paid Life AD&D Insurance for employee
Optional Voluntary Life AD&D Insurance for employee & dependents
Employer-paid Short-term Disability
Optional Dental & Vision
Optional MASA Medical Transport Solutions
Optional AFLAC Supplemental Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Credit Union
And more...
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Develops and executes precision agricultural agendas to ensure ongoing mainstreaming across all departments at the dealership.
Help coordinate execution of the dealerships John Deere strategy (Machine and Logistics Optimization, and Ag Decision Support/Service).
Perform basic diagnostics, repairs, and support on agricultural machines and equipment utilizing Service Advisor, Parts Advisor, CCMS, Dealer Path and Service Delivery business systems.
Perform all duties and responsibilities of an American Implement level 2 service technician.
Maintain knowledge on existing products and pursue additional technical and product knowledge by actively participating in the training programs of the dealership. This includes manufacturer training and on-the-job training.
Promotes and supports myjohndeere.com, utilizing wireless data and data management within the Operation Center.
Provides technical assistance for machine-down issues like identifying “root cause” of customer issues and identifying and repairing failed components.
Perform optimization on equipment and configuration of universal and integrated technology components upon customer needs.
Pre-delivery and set up of new equipment.
Display good knowledge of basic mechanical systems and develop skills in disassembly and assembly and repair of components with little supervision.
Acquire necessary tools for enhancing work performance.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience of Level-2 technician with 1 year of experience performing service repairs required.
High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
Experience in agriculture and agronomy knowledge.
Dealership sales, service, training, or other related work experience preferred.
Proficient knowledge of Integrated Solutions, Data Management (IT) and wireless communication systems.
Ability to use standard desktop applications such as Microsoft Office and Internet functions.
Solid organizational, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.
Ability to operate with a solutions approach and identify existing/emerging customer’s needs.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel to store/customer locations within seasonal peak times.
Valid driver’s license and clean driving record is required.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Extended periods of sitting, standing, walking, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead. Must be able to regularly lift up to 75 lbs. without assistance. Position also requires grasping with both hands, pushing and pulling, working around moving machinery, driving a vehicle, extensive hours on a computer, hearing normal tones, speaking, and seeing.
American Implement reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract implied or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.