Service Technician - Brownsville, TN

Job DetailsJob Location: Brownsville - Brownsville, TN 38012Travel Percentage: Up to 10%Job Shift: DayJob Function: Performs diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment. The position may require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians.

Major Responsibilities & Duties:


Performs diagnostics and repairs on agricultural equipment and established Ag Management Solutions (AMS) products
Participates in training programs required 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
Other duties as assigned


Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no primary supervisory responsibilities.Qualifications, Physical Demands, Work Environment and BenefGeneral Qualifications:


1+ years of experience performing service repairs
Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment
Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
Proficient oral and written communication skills
Basic Service Technician certification preferred
High School Diploma or equivalent experience required
Associates degree preferred
Valid drivers license is required
Fork lift license preferred



Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel: reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision ability required by this job includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust and focus.


Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to risk of electrical shock, moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions of this position.


Benefits


Medical
Dental
Vision
Basic and Voluntary Life
Short-term and Long-term Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Cancer
Paid Time Off - up to 50 hours
401k Company Match