Agricultural Equipment Diesel Technician

Virginia Maryland Tractor; Orange (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural equipment company is seeking an experienced Diesel Technician to conduct diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment. Responsibilities include mentoring junior staff and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. This full-time position offers starting pay at $18 per hour, with opportunities for growth based on experience. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and relevant experience in servicing agricultural machinery.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience with service repairs and performance metrics.
• Experience with diagnostic tools and following technical manual procedures.
• Must possess a suitable toolset.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on agricultural equipment.
• Mentor Service Technician Trainees and Technicians.
• Document diagnostics and repairs comprehensively.

Skills

Mechanical systems knowledge

Electrical systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Effective communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Service ADVISOR

Job description

Agricultural Equipment Diesel Technician

Agricultural Equipment Diesel Technician

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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.

Responsibilities

● Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere Ag / Compact Construction equipment and technology.

● Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians

● 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

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge

● Experience performing service repairs; demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics preferred

● Experience performing repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on machines of the Technician’s 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;

Starting at $18.00 per hour or higher, based on experience.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing

• Industries

  Farming

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Vision insurance

401(k)

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