Fall 2027 John Deere Sponsored Technician

James River Equipment Group•Ashland, VA

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Accepting applications for Fall 2027 JD Tech Program. Partner with James River Equipment at Wake Tech Community College as a John Deere Sponsored Technician. This program is a supervised work experience that accompanies a two-year Associate of Applied Science program through Wake Tech Community College in Raleigh, NC. The courses provide a John Deere-based curriculum of both classroom and lecture and laboratory experiences. Sponsored technicians in the program choose between either: Agricultural Equipment Mechanic Program or Construction & Forestry Mechanic Program. On-the-job training at a sponsoring dealership is a requirement of enrollment for this two-year program. Students attend classes in person part of the week and work as apprentice technicians at their home James River Equipment location outside of class/lecture/lab times. Sponsored technician positions are paid internships, and sponsored technicians are provided tools in addition to uniforms by James River Equipment. Sponsored John Deere Techs continue into full-time mechanic positions with James River Equipment upon successful completion of training and degree requirements. Tuition is reimbursed incrementally once in a full-time mechanic position with James River Equipment.

Requirements

High school students interested in a John Deere technician degree are encouraged to submit an application.
Candidates seeking this degree as a second career option post-high school are also eligible to apply.
References as well as school transcripts will be requested prior to interview.
In person interview will be required for candidates at the James River Equipment branch closest to their home base.
Mechanical aptitude assessment required to be completed.

Responsibilities

Attend classes in person part of the week.
Work as apprentice technicians at their home James River Equipment location outside of class/lecture/lab times.
Complete a two-year Associate of Applied Science program through Wake Tech Community College.
Complete on-the-job training at a sponsoring dealership.
Continue into full-time mechanic positions with James River Equipment upon successful completion of training and degree requirements.