Setup Technician

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Position Specifics: 

Department:  Service 

Reports to:  Service Manager 

Supervises:  None 

Purpose: 

Assembles and services all types of equipment offered for sale by the dealership. Prepares equipment for delivery to the customer or for demonstration purposes. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians. 
 

Responsibilities: 

• Assembles and services all types of equipment, established AG Management Solutions (AMS) products, and other merchandise offered for sale by the dealership 

• Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Ag Management Solutions (AMS) products 

• Participates in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge 

• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products 

• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment 

• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion 

• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments 

• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments 

• Accounts for all time and all material used in performing assigned duties 

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge: 

• Ability to operate vehicles, tools, and equipment used in machinery pre-delivery and set up processes 

• Ability to assemble machinery components and to follow manufacturer's pre-delivery instructions 

• Performs pre-delivery inspection of all types of equipment and other merchandise offered for sale by the dealership 

• Ability to perform basic repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on machines of the Technician’s specialty 

• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment 

• Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions 

• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly 

• Basic Service Technician certification preferred 

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred 

• Valid driver’s license required 

• Fork lift license preferred 

• Pre-employment drug screening required 

Physical Requirements: 
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the job duties, the employee must regularly lift and/or move 75 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Prolonged periods of standing and/or sitting. Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, and bend as needed. 

Regular use of the telephone and e-mail for communication is essential. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions of this position.  Job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities. 

LandMark is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer promoted to a diverse workforce.