John Deere Military CSP/DoD Skillbridge Prgm

West Side Tractor Sales John Deere Military CSP/DoD Skillbridge Prgm Service Technician

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