John Deere Military CSP/DoD Skillbridge Prgm

Job Description

West Side Tractor Sales

John Deere Military CSP/DoD Skillbridge Prgm

Service Technician

Service Department

Reports To: Service Manager

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

Job Duties:

- Diagnosis, recondition and repair of equipment and components

- Participates in training programs 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 time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties

- Participates in West Side’s Safety Program

- Completes training assigned by manager

- Other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Skills & Knowledge:

- Technical school certificate or equivalent work experience

- Previous heavy equipment technician experience preferred

- Strong mechanical skills; Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions

- Strong diagnostic skills

- Able to work with minimal supervision

- Ability to work as a team member

- Computer skills in data entry, basic navigation and Internet

- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record based upon company policy

Physical Requirements of this position:

- Ability to lift, manipulate, and move items weighing upwards of 50 lbs. repeatedly

- Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, kneel and squat as required by assigned task

- Noise level is generally loud

- Exposure to dust, fumes, gases and chemicals

- Regularly works near moving mechanical parts

- Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

Full-time