Student Technician

United Ag & Turf NE, LLC•North Canaan, CT

10h•Onsite

About The Position

United Ag & Turf NE is looking for a Student Technician. Selected participant will get part-time on-the-job experience while attending your own outside program geared toward service. This position supports the Service Department providing extraordinary customer service on new and used John Deere equipment, while also providing exceptional hands-on experience.

Requirements

Experience working cooperatively in a team environment
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing
Physical stamina in the handling of complex tools and heavy equipment and moving through confined spaces
High school diploma or GED
The employee is required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephone
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements
Hearing ability is sufficient to communicate with others in person or over the phone
Light to moderate lifting may be required (up to 50 pounds)
Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, and bend as needed

Responsibilities

Assist the Service Manager and technicians in the efficient operation of the department
Cleans, organizes and maintains the condition of shop, vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment
Assist service technicians as needed, including delivery of parts
Assist service technicians with repairing, servicing and moving equipment
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
Perform basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment
Maintain current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
Operate and maintain vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities