Agricultural Equipment Diesel Technician – Orange, VA

Purpose

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, or Shop Foreman.

Responsibilities

● Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere Ag / Compact Construction equipment and technology.

● Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians

● Performs diagnostics and repairs in the field as required

● 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

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge

● Experience performing service repairs; demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics preferred

● Experience performing repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on machines of the Technician’s specialty

● Experience with the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in off road, construction, lawn, or heavy equipment

● Experience operating vehicles, tools, and equipment for diagnostic purposes

● Experience with basic computer functions; experience using Service ADVISOR™ or other computer based diagnostic repair tools preferred

● Experience working cooperatively in a team environment

● Experience communicating effectively verbally and in writing

● Must have an adequate toolset to perform job responsibilities

● High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required;

Starting at $18.00 per hour or higher, based on experience.