John Deere Apprenticeship - St. James, MN

C-; Saint James (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Life Insurance

401K with match

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Training programs

Job summary

John Deere Apprenticeship in St. James, MN offers hands-on shop experience under experienced technicians, with in-class instruction in Mitchell, South Dakota one week each month.

You will learn diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on John Deere agricultural equipment, working with diesel engines, hydraulics, electronics, and precision ag technology, while earning Apprenticeship Certification.

Travel, meals, lodging, and class are paid; tools are provided with a buy‑out option after three years.

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in equipment.
• Ability to work full-time.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

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
71330 Tiell Dr
St. James, MN 56081, USA

St. James
71330 Tiell Dr
St. James, MN 56081, USA

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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