Service Technician - Mt. Vernon, IA

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Location: Mt. Vernon, IA
Type of Employment: Full time

  

Service Technician

Independently performs basic/complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment.

Service Technician Essential Duties:

  • Performs basic/complex agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment diagnostics and determines what repairs are needed, if required.
  • Utilize the Dealer Technical Assistance Center (DTAC), follow up on cases created, and utilize solutions.
  • Performs basic/complex agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment repairs as requested by the Service Lead.
  • Participates in all job-related training and development.
  • Completes all information required on work orders including providing detailed documentation of work performed.
  • Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
  • Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment.

Service Technician Skills & Qualifications:

  • Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair of outdoor power equipment/agricultural equipment.
  • Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
  • Knowledge of computer operation and computer based diagnostics.
  • Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
  • Good skills in operating vehicles.
  • Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.
  • Must have a valid license and driving record acceptable for insurance.

Service Technician Education Requirements:

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.
  • Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in John Deere Ag Tech or related 2 year degree and/or 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.

Service Technician Physical Requirements:

  • Must be able to lift and/or transfer a maximum of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of various items weighing up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be able to twist, turn, reach, push, pull, lift and bend.
  • Must have good eye, hand and foot coordination for operating equipment.
  • Must have good eye sight (20/20 or corrected to such).
  • Must have good hearing - well enough for safety purposes.

Service Technician Working Conditions:

  • Must be able to adapt to climate changes - hot summers/cold winters, humidity changes, rain, snow, etc.
  • Environment conditions may be dusty, dirty, wet, etc.

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