Service Technician

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) equivalent
• •Must have reliable transportation
• •Must have and maintain a valid Driver's License
• •Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen
• •Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice
• •While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear
• •Ability to climb ladders, stairs, steps, and traversing catwalk grating, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, and kneeling on a frequent basis and working in confined space
• •Manual dexterity required to complete work tasks through safe and proper operation of power and hand tools, and motor vehicles
• •Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus
• •Ability to move, position, and carry loads of up to 5 pounds upstairs and loading on four-foot-high surfaces frequently
• •Strenuous physical work involving heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds frequently and 75 pounds occasionally
• •Ability to perform basic diagnostics, service repairs, and maintenance work on customer and dealer-owned equipment
• •Follows Technical Manual procedures when conducting maintenance and repairs on machines of the Technician's specialty
• •Ability to communicate effectively with AVE-PLP staff and customers, both verbal and written
• •Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment
• •Ability to use job-related computer applications and basic computer functions
• •Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of customer and dealer-owned equipment
• •Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• •Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
• •Maintains vehicles, inventory, AVE-PLP tools, personal tools, and equipment in good working order
• •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
• •Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of AVE-PLP's DNA
• •Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily
• •Ability to work in a clean and safety-conscientious work environment
• •Ability to work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold)
• •Ability to walk on uneven terrain
• •Ability to handle occasional exposure to insects
• •Ability to handle regular and long-term exposure to work areas containing toxic/caustic/hazardous/volatile chemicals
• •Ability to handle extreme conditions such as hot/cold
• •Ability to handle sharp hazards
• •Ability to handle dust/fumes/gasses
• •Ability to handle electrical shock
• •Ability to handle moving mechanical parts
• •Ability to handle high pitched and/or constant loud noise
• •Ability to assist with sampling, calibration of equipment and process instruments calibration / maintenance in difficult areas
• •Willingness to work long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings
• •Willingness to rotate on-call responsibilities for up to a week at a time
• •Willingness to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform

Desired Qualifications

• •One or more years of experience performing service repairs
• •Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in off road, construction, lawn, or heavy equipment
• •Forklift license or ability to obtain one
• •Previous experience and knowledge of large ag equipment or commercial/turf equipment