Service Technician- Lafayette
About The Position
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. Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment and technology. Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians. Conducts or supports customer clinics. 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.
Requirements
- Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge performing service repairs.
- Experience performing repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on machines of the Technicians 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
- Valid driver’s license required
- Time Management skills.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics preferred.
- Associate’s degree preferred.
- CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred.
Responsibilities
- Performs diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance
- Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment and technology
- Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians
- Conducts or supports customer clinics
- 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
