Service Technician

Sinclair Tractor; Centerville (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sinclair Tractor in Centerville, Iowa is seeking an Entry Level Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain agricultural equipment. You will work with John Deere equipment, mentor trainees, and support customer clinics as part of a versatile service team.

The role requires a High School Diploma and preferably an Associates degree in John Deere Ag Tech or related field, with willingness to work varied shifts and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• Associates degree in John Deere Ag Tech or related 2 year degree and/or 2 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of outdoor power equipment/agricultural equipment.
• Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to work varying shifts, extended hours, and holidays.
• Must have basic knowledge of equipment safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment and technology.
• Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians.
• Conducts or supports customer clinics.
• Performs diagnostics and repairs in the field as required.
• 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.

Education

High School Diploma

Associates degree

Job description

• Job Level :Entry Level (less than 2 years)
• Level of Education :High School/GED
• Job Type :Full-Time/Regular
• Date Updated :09/02/2026
• Years of Experience :Less Than 1 Year
• Starting Date :Invalid Date
• Salary : $0

Experience and Skills

Department: Service

Reports to: Service Manager

Type of Employment: Full or Part Time

Wage Type: Hourly

Location: Centerville, Iowa

At SinclairTractor, we pride ourselves on being the destination in Southeast Iowa for agricultural equipment, precision farming, agronomic decision support, NAPA parts and supplies. With thirteen John Deere dealerships, five NAPA parts locations and a Supply Store, we are looking for motivated and talented people to join our team

Purpose:

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment and technology
• Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians
• Conducts or supports customer clinics
• Performs diagnostics and repairs in the field as required
• 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

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
• Associates degree in John Deere Ag Tech or related 2 year degree and/or 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of outdoor power equipment/agricultural equipment
• Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work varying shifts, extended hours, and holidays
• Must have basic knowledge of equipment safety procedures

Working Conditions & Requirements:

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Workshop setting
• Repetitive bending and/or kneeling
• Must be able to lift 75-pounds
• Travel as needed

This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks be performed as assigned. Sinclair Tractor provides equal employment opportunities to applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected classes. This job description is not an employment contract and the employment relationship remains “at will.” Sinclair Tractor will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

Veteran

This employer may be a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974, as amended by the Jobs for Veterans Act of 2002, 38 U.S.C. 4212 (VEVRAA), which requires Government contractors to take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment:

• Disabled veterans;
• Recently separated veterans;
• Active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans;
• Armed Forces service medal veterans.

These classifications are defined as follows:

• A "disabled veteran" is one of the following:
  • A veteran of the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service who is entitled to compensation (or who but for the receipt of military retired pay would be entitled to compensation) under laws administered by the Secretary of Veterans Affairs;
  • A person who was discharged or released from active duty because of a service-connected disability.
• A "recently separated veteran" means any veteran during the three-year period beginning on the date of such veteran's discharge or release from active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval, or air service.
• An "active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran" means a veteran who served on active duty in the U.S. military, ground, naval or air service during a