Service Technician

Heritage Tractor; Geneseo (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 134,812,000; Full time

Job summary

Heritage Tractor in Geneseo, IL seeks a full-time Service Technician to perform diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment, including AMS products. You will follow technical manuals, use Service Advisor, and maintain equipment and records.

Requirements include 1+ years of service repairs, a High School diploma or equivalent, and a valid driver’s license. Associates degree is preferred; forklift license is a plus. You must be able to lift 75 lbs and work in varying temperatures.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience performing service repairs.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and maintenance using proper tools following technical manuals.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems in agricultural and turf equipment.
• Experience using Service Advisor software and basic computer functions.
• Able to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly.
• High School diploma or equivalent; Associates degree preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required; forklift license preferred.
• Work environment includes indoor/outdoor settings with temperature variations.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment.
• Participates in training programs to develop skills.
• Maintains knowledge of John Deere and competitors’ products.
• Keeps vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment in good condition.
• Maintains a clean, neat and safe work area.
• Follows safety rules and completes required reports and forms.
• Accounts for time and materials on timecards and job cost sheets.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Service Advisor

Communication skills

Lifting capability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Service Advisor

Technical manuals

Job description

Job Location: GENESEO, IL 61254

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $22.00 - $47.00 Hourly

Purpose:

Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Ag Management Solutions (AMS) products


• Participates in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge


• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products


• Maintains proper condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment


• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion


• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments


• Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments


• Accounts for all time on a timecard and for all material used in performing assigned duties


• Other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

• 1+ years of experience performing service repairs


• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures


• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment


• Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions


• Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes


• Proficient oral and written communication skills


• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly


• Basic Service Technician certification preferred


• High School diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred


• Valid drivers license is required


• Forklift license preferred


• Works in environment inside and outside all temperatures


• Physical requirements other than lifting include bending, squatting, hand dexterity, climbing 6-13 feet