Mobile Field Service Technician - Jamestown

Valley Plains Equipment LLC; Jamestown (ND); On-site; USD 28,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Time Off

401k and Roth Retirement Savings witha

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Job summary

Valley Plains Equipment LLC is seeking a Mobile Field Service Technician to perform on-site diagnostics and repairs across a designated territory in the Jamestown area. The role emphasizes independent work, strong diagnostic skills, and delivering exceptional customer support in the field.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of service repair experience, a solid grasp of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and familiarity with diagnostic tools and Service ADVISOR.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing service repairs.
• Proficient with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using diagnostic tools and service software.
• High school diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs in the field.
• Maintain inventory on the service vehicle.
• Document diagnostics and repairs on work orders.
• Stay current on John Deere products and services.
• Operate and maintain service vehicles and tools.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.

Skills

Diagnostics

Mechanical

Electrical

Hydraulics

Vehicle operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Service ADVISOR

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mobile Field Service Technician - Jamestown (3608)

Requisition ID3608-Posted10/01/2026-Full-Time

Valley Plains Equipment is the local John Deere Dealer in eastern North Dakota, southeastern South Dakota, and northwestern Minnesota. We are the equipment dealer that cultivates success with hard work, authenticity and a best-in-class team that embodies these traits. Join the team that works with you and is driven for you!

Position Summary

Ready to get out of the shop?

The Mobile Field Service Technician provides on-site service and repair for customer equipment, taking ownership of a designated territory while delivering exceptional customer support. Working independently, this role uses advanced diagnostic and precision agriculture technology to troubleshoot equipment issues, minimize downtime, and help customers stay productive. If you’re a self-motivated technician who enjoys solving problems and working independently, this is the opportunity for you.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on equipment and technology in the field.
• Maintain an accurate inventory of parts kept in stock on the service vehicle.
• Identify and communicate solutions for customer service opportunities within your area of responsibility.
• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders.
• Responsible for complete and thorough documentation of diagnostics and repairs performed on work orders, ensuring timely submission of information.
• Participate in Service Training programs for skills and knowledge development.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment required to perform job responsibilities.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Stay current on knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing service repairs.
• Experience performing repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on machines of the Technician’s specialty.
• Proficient with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Experience operating vehicles, tools, and equipment for diagnostic purposes.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions; experience using Service ADVISOR™ or other computer-based diagnostic repair tools preferred.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must have an adequate toolset to perform job responsibilities.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• John Deere Service Technician certification is preferred.
• Associate's degree preferred.
• Forklift license is preferred.

Join Valley Plains Equipment for competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, 401k and Roth Retirement Savings with employer match, plus Life and Disability Insurance. Experience a fulfilling career with us.

Compensation

The following represents Brandt Holdings compensation estimation based on market data and placement of internal employees. This is ahourly role with a starting base of $20.00 and going up to $42.00 based on experience. This role is also incentive eligible and is based on performance.