John Deere Tech Student
About The Position
This is a 2-year Associate’s Degree Program that prepares students for a career at a John Deere Dealership, offering advanced training in John Deere products and systems. TRULAND Equipment, LLC sponsors students in the John Deere Tech program at participating colleges. The program involves on-the-job training assisting service technicians in basic service tasks to learn key skills for a future mechanic tech position. Upon graduation, participants will become efficient service mechanics certified in John Deere’s core service areas: Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR™.
Requirements
- Must be currently enrolled in, or have firm plans to enroll in, a Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program at a participating college.
- Must complete a two-year associate's degree program.
Nice To Haves
- Hardworking
- Eager to learn
- Ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment
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
- Full-time employment upon graduation
- 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
