What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Technicians position at American Implement?
Service Technician
The American Implement dealership in Syracuse, Kansas is seeking a skilled and motivated individual to join our team as a Service Technician. This role involves efficiently troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing various systems of equipment to ensure producers operate at their full potential.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze, troubleshoot, and perform electrical and mechanical repairs on agricultural equipment.
- Perform diagnosis and plan effective and efficient repairs of machinery.
- Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
- Follow production schedules and requirements for completion of assignments.
- Participate in Service Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
- Maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment in good condition and working order.
- Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Comply with all safety rules and regulations. Follow safety precautions while operating vehicles, machinery, and equipment.
- Provide professional and courteous service and present a positive and professional image of the company.
- Perform other service tasks as directed by the Service Manager or Service Department Foreman.
Requirements:
- Three to five years' experience in maintenance and repair of agricultural equipment.
- John Deere Tech graduate, John Deere Technician experience, or Certificate of completion from a mechanical or industrial arts training, vocational school, or equivalent experience preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Experience in the use of diagnostic equipment.
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment for diagnostic purposes.
- Computer skills.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Set of tools to perform equipment repairs and maintenance.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record is required.
Physical Requirements:
Extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching overhead, regularly lifting 75 lbs without assistance, grasping with both hands, pushing and pulling, working around moving machinery, driving a vehicle, extensive hours on a computer, hearing normal tones, and seeing. May be exposed to extreme weather conditions from extreme heat to winter blizzard conditions.
