Service technician

Bodensteiner Implement Company; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Bodensteiner Implement Company is seeking a skilled Service Technician to diagnose, repair, and maintain agricultural and turf equipment. You will perform basic diagnostics, service procedures, and preventative maintenance while documenting work and staying current on industry products and AMS offerings.

Ideal candidates have at least 1 year of service experience, familiarity with Service Advisor, and the ability to lift heavy items.

Qualifications

• 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.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established 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 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 computer and for all material used in performing assigned duties.

Skills

Diagnostics

Service repairs

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Communication skills

Lift heavy objects

Reading technical manuals

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Service Advisor

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Reports to: Service Manager or Service Location Manager

Purpose

Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians.

Responsabilities

• 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 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 computer and for all material used in performing assigned duties

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


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