What are the responsibilities and job description for the John Deere Tech Student 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!
IMPORTANT: MANDATORY PROGRAM ENROLLMENT REQUIREMENT
To be considered for this position, you MUST be currently enrolled in, or have firm plans to enroll in, a Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program at a participating college. Applications from candidates not meeting this requirement will not be considered.
This is a 2-year Associate's Degree Program and is a strict prerequisite for employment in this role.
Program Overview
The John Deere TECH program is an educational experience that prepares you for a career at a John Deere Dealership. It is a two-year associate's degree and offers advanced training in John Deere products and systems.
TRULAND Equipment, LLC sponsors students in the John Deere Tech program at Owens Community College in Toledo, OH area, Lake Land College in Mattoon IN, and Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN.
Please view our John Deere Tech Program website for an overview of steps to apply: John Deere Tech website
TRULAND Equipment offers excellent benefits to participants in the John Deere Tech program:
- A company-supplied toolbox and tools valued at $3,500
- A TRULAND Scholarship Award of $1,000 per semester for eligible students, totaling up to $5,000
- Tuition Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for three years (after two years of full-time employment), totaling up to $9,000
- A competitive paid internship
- TRULAND-branded clothing for use at school and at the dealership
- Full-time employment upon graduation
Purpose
Participate in on-the-job training assisting service technicians in basic service tasks to learn key skills for a future mechanic tech position. While working, complete a two-year associate degree through an accredited John Deere TECH program focused on fundamentals and key technical concepts. Upon graduation from the program, become an efficient service mechanic tech certified in John Deere's three core areas of service: Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR™.
Responsibilities
- Complete two years of instructor-led classroom and lab training at a John Deere Tech School.
- Complete the minimum hours required of working onsite at the dealership.
- Obtain certification in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR™ training.
- Complete the total number of John Deere University credits as required.
- Assist senior technicians as needed.
- Learn and perform basic service tasks as assigned.
- Develop an understanding of labor efficiencies and meet labor efficiency goals.
- Develop an understanding of the service department operations and how the dealer business system is utilized.
- Develop skills in removal, disassembly, and reconditioning of components.
- May perform pre-delivery set-up and inspection of new equipment.
- Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders.
- Responsible for complete and thorough documentation of diagnostics and repairs performed on work orders and on-time submittal of information.
- May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
- Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities.
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments. Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
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