Resident Service Technician - Ellendale

Brandt Holdings Agriculture; Ellendale (ND); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off

401k with employer match

Life and Disability Insurance

Job summary

Valley Plains Equipment is seeking a Field Service Technician to perform on-site diagnostics and repairs for customer equipment across a designated territory. You will take ownership of service calls, utilize advanced diagnostic tools, and ensure customers stay productive by minimizing downtime.

The role requires strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic skills, 5+ years of field service experience, and the ability to work independently while communicating effectively with customers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing service repairs.
• Proficient with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Proficiency with basic computer functions; experience using Service ADVISOR or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics and repairs on equipment in the field.
• Maintain inventory of parts kept in stock on the service vehicle.
• Identify and communicate solutions for customer service opportunities.
• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders.
• Document diagnostics and repairs on work orders.
• Participate in service training programs.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Follow safety rules and regulations.
• Stay current on knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.

Skills

Field service

Diagnostics

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Service ADVISOR

Diagnostic tools

Job description

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Company: The Ag Division of Brandt Holdings

Date: Jul 17, 2026

Location: Ellendale, ND, US, 58436

Company: Valley Plains Equipment

Who is Valley Plains Equipment?

Position Summary

Ready to get out of the shop?

The 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.