John Deere Tech Student

TRULAND Equipment

Logansport (IN)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 27,552

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Company-supplied toolbox and tools

Tuition Reimbursement

Competitive paid internship

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with contributions

Job summary

A John Deere dealership in Logansport is seeking a John Deere Tech Student to participate in a two-year program that combines on-the-job training with classroom learning. Responsibilities include assisting technicians, learning service tasks, and obtaining certifications in Electrical and Hydraulics. Exceptional benefits and a competitive paid internship are offered, along with full-time employment upon graduation.

Qualifications

Must participate in a two-year associate degree program.
Willingness to learn key technical concepts.
Ability to assist in service tasks.

Responsibilities

Complete classroom and lab training at a John Deere Tech School.
Assist senior technicians with service tasks.
Maintain a clean and orderly work area.

Skills

Basic mechanical skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems familiarity

Education

Participation in a Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Service ADVISOR software

Job description

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TRULAND Equipment is a John Deere dealer with 18 locations in Indiana and Ohio that supplies and services a wide range of new and used equipment for residential, commercial, and agricultural applications. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best possible assistance from skilled and educated team members. We're looking for team members who strive to be the best, are dedicated, hardworking, and eager to learn. If you have the skills and desire to work in a fun, challenging, fast-paced John Deere Dealership... we want to talk with you!

Our Vision: To enable our customers to cultivate, shape, and manicure the landscape through relationships, engagement, and experiences based on trust, integrity, and a sense of urgency.

Our Values

Integrity: Do the right thing
Trust: Do what we say we are going to do
Simplify Business Transactions: Easy to do business with
Urgency: Engage with a sense of urgency
Respect and Teamwork: Work together to solve our customer's needs
Imaginative Solutions: Create solutions with thoughtfulness and purpose

Note: This job posting is for a candidate planning to attend a Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program at a participating college. This is a 2-year Associates Degree Program.

Program Overview

The John Deere TECH program is an educational experience that prepares you for a career at a John Deere Dealership. It is a two-year associate's degree and offers advanced training in John Deere products and systems.

TRULAND Equipment, LLC sponsors students in the John Deere Tech program at Owens Community College in Toledo, OH area, Lake Land College in Mattoon IN, and Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN.

TRULAND Equipment offers excellent benefits to participants in the John Deere Tech program:

A company-supplied toolbox and tools valued at $3,500
A TRULAND Scholarship Award of $1,000 per semester for eligible students, totaling up to $5,000
Tuition Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for three years (after two years of full-time employment), totaling up to $9,000
A competitive paid internship
TRULAND-branded clothing for use at school and at the dealership
Full-time employment upon graduation

Purpose

Participate in on-the-job training assisting service technicians in basic service tasks to learn key skills for a future mechanic tech position. While working, complete a two-year associate degree through an accredited John Deere TECH program focused on fundamentals and key technical concepts. Upon graduation from the program, become an efficient service mechanic tech certified in John Deere's three core areas of service: Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR.

Responsibilities

Complete two years of instructor-led classroom and lab training at a John Deere Tech School.
Complete the minimum hours required of working onsite at the dealership.
Obtain certification in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR training.
Complete the total number of John Deere University credits as required.
Assist senior technicians as needed.
Learn and perform basic service tasks as assigned.
Develop an understanding of labor efficiencies and meet labor efficiency goals.
Develop an understanding of the service department operations and how the dealer business system is utilized.
Develop skills in removal, disassembly, and reconditioning of components.
May perform pre-delivery set-up and inspection of new equipment.
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.

Benefits