John Deere Tech Student
About The Position
This job posting is for a candidate planning to attend a Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program at a participating college. This is a 2-year Associates Degree Program. 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. The purpose of this role is to 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™.
Requirements
- Planning to attend a Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program at a participating college.
- Must be able to complete a 2-year Associates Degree Program.
Nice To Haves
- Full-time employment upon graduation.
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.
Benefits
- 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
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
