A Food or Agricultural Technician assists agricultural and food scientists with research and testing related to safety and quality control. May focus on testing and lab analysis for animal crops and animal feed, or focus on testing and lab analysis for food, food crops, processed food, food additives and food containers.
Service Manager or Service Location Manager Supervises:
None Purpose:
Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians.
Responsibilities:
o Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Ag Management Solutions (AMS) products o Participates in Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge o Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products o Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment o Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion o Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments o Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments o Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
o 1+ years of experience performing service repairs o Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures o Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment o Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions o Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes o Proficient oral and written communication skills o Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly o Basic Service Technician certification preferred o High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred o Valid drivers license is required o Fork lift license preferred "In accordance with Federal law and the U.S. Department of Agriculture's policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, religion, sex and familial status. (Not all prohibited bases apply to all programs.) To file a complaint of discrimination, write to: USDA, Director, Office of Civil Rights, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20250-9410 or call 800-795-3272 (voice) or 202-720-6381 (TDD)." Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
