What are the responsibilities and job description for the John Deere Ag Service Technician position at TRULAND Equipment?
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We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—we want to hear from you!
Purpose:
Independently performs diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Location Service Management team.
Responsibilities:
- Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere agricultural equipment and technology. May perform diagnostics and repairs on competitive equipment.
- Performs diagnosis and repair, primarily at the shop, and in the field as required.
- Operates and maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment required to perform job responsibilities.
- Participates in John Deere University training and dealer-led training to further the development of skills and knowledge.
- Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
- Meets the John Deere requirements for an Advanced Service Technician.
- Mentors Service Technician Apprentices and Students as requested.
- May conduct or support customer clinics.
- 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.
- Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders.
- Responsible for tracking all materials used in performing assigned duties.
- Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments in a timely manner.
- Other appropriate responsibilities as assigned by manager.
Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge:
- High School Diploma or equivalent experience required, Associates degree preferred.
- 3 years of experience performing service repairs preferred; demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics preferred.
- Ability to perform repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures with limited re-work or customer dissatisfaction.
- Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in off-road, construction, lawn, or heavy equipment.
- Ability to operate vehicles, tools, and equipment for diagnostic purposes.
- Experience with basic computer functions; experience using Service ADVISOR™ or other computer-based diagnostic repair tools preferred.
- Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
- Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
- Valid driver's license required; CDL (Commercial Driver's License) and forklift license preferred.
Additional Requirements:
- Ability to lift 75 pounds
- Adequate toolset to perform job responsibilities required.
- Driving record that meets Employer's insurance company requirements.
Comprehensive benefit package for full-time team members includes:
- Competitive bi-weekly wages
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) plan with company contributions
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- Company-paid short-term disability
- Life Insurance
- Team member discounts
- Access to additional voluntary insurance plans
- Employee Assistance Program (AEP)
- Company-provided uniforms
About TRULAND Equipment
TRULAND Equipment is a John Deere dealer with 18 locations in Indiana and Ohio that supplies and services a wide range of new and used equipment for residential, commercial and agricultural applications. We understand the unique needs and challenges that come with working your land, and we're dedicated to delivering solutions that exceed expectations. With every phone call, every visit, and every job well done, we're creating lasting partnerships built on trust.
Our Vision: To enable our customers to cultivate, shape, and manicure the landscape through relationships, engagement, and experiences based on trust, integrity, and a sense of urgency.
Our Values
- Integrity: Do the right thing
- Trust: Do what we say we are going to do
- Simplify Business Transactions: Easy to do business with
- Urgency: Engage with a sense of urgency
- Respect and Teamwork: Work together to solve our customer's needs
- Imaginative Solutions: Create solutions with thoughtfulness and purpose
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $40,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Salary : $40,000 - $100,000