John Deere Apprenticeship - St. James, MN

C & B Operations, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 2,066,000 - 3,031,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical benefits

Dental/Vision

Short-term disability

Life insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Career growth

Job summary

John Deere Apprenticeship in St. James, MN is a part-time, on-site program by C & B Operations. You’ll work in our shop under experienced technicians and travel to Mitchell, South Dakota for in-class instruction once a month, with travel, food, lodging, and class paid for.

This hands-on apprenticeship lasts 2–3 years, with options for prior mechanic experience. You’ll learn diagnostics, repairs, maintenance on John Deere agricultural equipment, using diesel engines, hydraulics, electronics, and

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and eagerness to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in equipment.
• Ability to work part-time and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Learn diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on John Deere equipment.
• Work with diesel engines, hydraulics, electronics, and precision ag tech.
• Work alongside experienced technicians and mentors.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Mechanical aptitude

Willingness to learn

Job description

John Deere Apprenticeship - St. James, MN

Job Category: Service

Requisition Number: APPRE003892

• Posted : August 5, 2026
• Part-Time
• On-site

Locations

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St. James, MN 56081, USA

Description

Full-Time Job + Hands-On Experience + Apprenticeship Certification

If you love working with engines, technology, and machinery — and want a real career, not just a job — this opportunity delivers it all.

C & B Operations: We have 38 John Deere dealership location across 6 states and want to transform regular people into certified John Deere experts!

How it works:
Work in our shop full-time under experienced technicians.
Travel to Mitchell, South Dakota for 1 week each month for in-class instruction and hands-on learning.(Travel, Food, Lodging, and Class is all paid for)
Return to the shop and apply what you learned.
Repeat for 2-3 years (2 years with prior mechanic experience, 3 years with none).

NEED TOOLS? -- We have a $3,000 and $7,500 package for you to choose from. Work for us for 3 years and the tools are yours.

Earn money while earning your John Deere Apprenticeship Certification WHILE getting work experience.

You’ll learn to:

Perform diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on John Deere agricultural equipment

Work with diesel engines, hydraulics, electronics, and precision ag technology

Use advanced diagnostic tools and software

Learn professional shop procedures and safety practices

Work alongside experienced technicians who mentor and train

This is hands-on learning that directly applies to your education.

• Competitive pay based on your experienc
• Excellent benefits including – Medical, Dental, Vision, and Accident Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401K with generous match
• Progressive Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Opportunities to grow – We love to promote within and have excellent training programs available to prepare you on-the-job and for your future with us.

Qualifications:

Strong work ethic and desire to learn

Mechanical aptitude and interest in equipment

Ability to work full-time

Valid driver’s license

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