Sponsored Technician Trainee — Paid Internship

James River Equipment Group; Ashland (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniforms provided

Annual tools and PPE perks

Paid time for online training

Leadership and growth opportunities

Employee recognition programs

Job summary

James River Equipment, in partnership with Wake Tech Community College, invites applicants for the Fall 2027 JD Tech Program. This John Deere Sponsored Technician program blends classroom study with hands-on, on-the-job training at a sponsoring dealership in the Wake Tech region.

Sponsored technicians earn an hourly wage and receive tools and uniforms as part of a paid internship that leads to full-time mechanic positions.

Qualifications

• Mechanical aptitude assessment required.
• In-person interview will be required at the James River Equipment branch closest to home base.

Responsibilities

• Participate as a sponsored technician intern at a sponsoring dealership.
• Attend classes in person part of the week and work as an apprentice technician.
• Tuition reimbursement is provided after completing degree requirements.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

James River Equipment, in partnership with Wake Tech Community College, invites applicants for the Fall 2027 JD Tech Program. This John Deere Sponsored Technician program blends classroom study with hands-on, on-the-job training at a sponsoring dealership in the Wake Tech region.

Sponsored technicians earn an hourly wage and receive tools and uniforms as part of a paid internship that leads to full-time mechanic positions.