About the position
Martin Tractor, Inc. is a family-owned and operated 4th generation John Deere Dealership. Our company started from humble beginnings in 1926 at a farmhouse in Roanoke, Illinois. Over the last 98 years, our company has grown and Martin Tractor, Inc. currently has over 250 employees and 14 single-store locations across Central Illinois. Martin Tractor, Inc. has a unique culture, we have a small-town feel with all the benefits of a larger corporation. We invite you to apply to become a part of our honest, hardworking, and dynamic group of dedicated employees. The Service Technician is responsible for performing basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment. This position may require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Assistant Service Manager, or other experienced Service Technicians.
Responsibilities
- Perform basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Agriculture Management Solutions (AMS) products.
- Participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
- Maintain current and up to date knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
- Maintain condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment.
- Account for all time on a timecard and for all material used in performing assigned duties.
- Ability and willingness to work overtime including extended hours and weekends.
- Follow all safety rules, policies and regulations and keep your workplace clean, orderly and free of hazards.
- All other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or Equivalent.
- Ability to perform advanced repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following the Technical Manual procedures.
- Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment.
- Highly skilled in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
- Ability to use Service Advisor.
- Knowledge of standard desktop and software applications such as Microsoft, Word, Excel, Outlook, e-mail and internet functions and ability to learn the required business system computer software and programs necessary for this position.
- Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
- Quickly identifies problems, evaluates potential roadblocks and risk and swiftly generates a course of action toward resolution.
Nice-to-haves
- College Degree or Advanced Service Technician Certification preferred.
Benefits
- 401(k) and Roth Retirement Savings Plans with employer paid Safe Harbor Employer Contributions to eligible employees.
- Competitive salary, incentive compensation plans and employee discounts.
- Empeople Credit Union membership opportunities.
- Paid Leave for All WorkersA (PLAWA).
- Medical, Prescription, Dental, and Vision Plans for full-time employees only.
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for full-time employees only.
- Basic Life and AD&D Insurance and Supplemental Life Insurance for full-time employees only.
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability for full-time employees only.
- Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness for full-time employees only.
- VIP Network/ Nomi Health for full-time employees only.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for full-time employees only.
- Identity Theft Protection for full-time employees only.
- Assured Partners Benefits Helpline for full-time employees only.
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) for full-time employees only.
