Diesel Mechanic/Service Technician

United Ag & Turf; Van Alstyne (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

401K with company match

Health Insurance

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Tool allowance $1000 per year

Uniforms fully paid

Job summary

United Ag & Turf, a John Deere dealership with locations across Texas, is seeking a skilled Service Technician in Texas. You will diagnose and repair agricultural, construction, and turf equipment, mentor junior technicians, and ensure accurate, timely documentation on work orders.

This role requires a strong foundation in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, with experience using diagnostic tools and Service ADVISOR.

Qualifications

• Experience performing service repairs.
• Experience with mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Strong documentation of diagnostics and repairs.
• Effective verbal and written communication; team collaboration.
• Toolset adequate to perform job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment and technology.
• Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians.
• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders.
• Responsible for complete and thorough documentation of diagnostics and repairs performed on work orders.
• May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs for skill development.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities.
• Maintains clean work area and safe, orderly workspace.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work.
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.

Skills

Diagnostics

Repairs

Teamwork

Communication

Documentation

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Service ADVISOR

Job description

Description

United Ag & Turf is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and New Mexico. United Ag & Turf serves customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as, consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer experience throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, service, and transportation.

Purpose

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer agricultural, compact construction, and turf equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Advisor, or Shop Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment and technology
• Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians
• 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; Associates degree preferred

Benefits

• Competitive Pay
• 401K with company match
• Health Insurance
• Paid Holiday and Paid Time Off
• $1000 annual tool allowance
• 100% paid uniforms

*Under the American with Disabilities Act, an employee must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation, as well as possess the skills, experience, education and other job-related requirements necessary for the position. If an employee has a disability, the company will engage in an interactive discussion with the employee to determine if reasonable accommodation that does not create an undue hardship for the company is available.

Requirements

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment and technology
• Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians
• 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