Apprentice​/Part-Time​/Shop Tech I​/Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Stotz Equipment is a full-service John Deere dealership with 25 locations across 8 western states, serving the agriculture, construction, and turf industries.

Family-owned since 1947, we’re built on the values of Quality, Integrity, Loyalty, Caring, and Community. Our people-first culture empowers teams to grow, collaborate, and make a real impact for our customers and each other.

Come help us fulfill our purpose:
to create a better life for our families, communities, and those connected to the land.

A Shop Tech I / Apprentice is responsible for assisting in the shop, and completing work safely, professionally, and efficiently. In this role, you’ll work side by side with experienced technicians, gaining hands-on training while contributing to real repair work and new machine assembly. This position is ideal for individuals eager to grow their skills, take on new challenges, and build a long-term career in equipment repair.

• Learn, practice, and assist with diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance on customer and dealer-owned equipment.

• Follow direction and training from senior technicians, the Shop Foreman, or Service Manager while building your skills.

• Perform basic repairs and preventative maintenance under supervision, with growing independence as your experience develops.

• Use diagnostic tools to troubleshoot equipment issues, including small engines and agricultural machinery.

• Document work performed accurately and on time.

• Work in the shop for 20-25 hours per week.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

• Provide professional customer service when interacting with clients, ensuring their needs are met and questions are answered.

• Follow all safety procedures and company policies to complete work at the highest level of quality and safety.

What’s Required

Skills/Experience

To succeed in this role, you should bring a strong mechanical aptitude, professionalism, and a willingness to learn. Specifically, you will need:

• Ownership and upkeep of personal tools required for the job.

• Professional behavior, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety.

• Basic computer skills for diagnostics, work orders, and documentation.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational abilities.

• Ability to operate vehicles, tools, and equipment used for diagnostics and repairs.

• Capability to assemble equipment, perform basic maintenance, and carry out diagnostic procedures with growing proficiency.

• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a team environment and learn from experienced technicians.

Preferred

• Minimum of 1 year of experience as a student or entry-level mechanic working on small engines, diesel, gas engines, and small hand-held components.
• Exposure to agricultural, turf, or construction equipment repair, preferably John Deere equipment.
• Mechanical trade school coursework or other hands-on technical training.

Compensation is competitive and based on skill level, proven experience, and knowledge.

Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.

• Accepted, enrolled in a diesel mechanic school, or completed a certification from a diesel mechanic trade program.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, kneel, reach, and work in confined spaces while performing repairs, maintenance, and equipment handling.
• Requires use of hands and fingers to handle tools, operate machinery, perform detailed mechanical work, and exercise manual dexterity.
• Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver equipment and parts up to 50-75 lbs., and occasionally heavier with assistance.
• Requires close vision, depth perception, and the ability to read schematics, manuals, and computer screens;…