Service Technician

Type of Employment
:
Full Time or Part Time

Wage Type
:
Hourly

At Sinclair Tractor, we pride ourselves on being the destination in Southeast Iowa for agricultural equipment, precision farming, agronomic decision support, NAPA parts and supplies. With thirteen John Deere dealerships, five NAPA parts locations and a Supply Store, we are looking for motivated and talented people to join our team.

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment.

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere equipment and technology
• Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians
• Conducts or supports customer clinics
• Performs diagnostics and repairs in the field as required
• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders
• Responsible for complete and thorough documentation of diagnostics and repairs performed on work orders and on time submittal of information
• May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• All other duties assigned by manager

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
• Associate's degree in John Deere Ag Tech or related 2-year degree and/or 2 years of relevant experience preferred
• Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools, and techniques used in the repair of outdoor power equipment/agricultural equipment
• Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work varying shifts, extended hours, and holidays
• Must have basic knowledge of equipment safety procedure

• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
• Workshop setting
• Repetitive bending and/or kneeling
• Must be able to lift 75 pounds
• Travel as needed

This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned. Sinclair Tractor provides equal employment opportunities to applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected classes. This job description is not an employment contract and the employment relationship remains “at will.”

Sinclair Tractor will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

Qualified applicants are considered for employment, and employees are treated during employment without regard to any protected classes. As a Government contractor subject to VEVRAA, the following classifications are required for affirmative action:

• Disabled veterans
• Recently separated veterans
• Active duty wartime or campaign badge veterans
• Armed Forces service medal veterans

Protected veterans may have additional rights under USERRA - the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act. In particular, if you were absent from employment in order to perform service in the uniformed service, you may be entitled to be reemployed by your employer in the position you would have obtained with reasonable certainty if not for the absence due to service.

For more information, call the U.S. Department of Labor's Veterans Employment and Training Service (VETS), toll‑free at 1-866-4-USA-DOL.