Service Technician

Tri-County Equipment (John Deere) has a full time opening for experienced service technicians in our La Grande and Baker City locations.

Applicants must have 2-3 years experience working as a mechanic. Agricultural back-ground is preferred. Those hired should have a willingness to learn, participate in on-going training and be self motivated. Must be able and willing to work on a few weekends and after hours during harvest times. Pay is competitive and benefit package exceptional.

*Additionally and separate from this posted job, candidates wishing to pursue a career as a John Deere Service Technician with Tri-County Equipment, and who are willing to attend and successfully complete the 2-year accredited program will be considered for our tuition reimbursement program. Please reach out to Human Resources to apply and for more information.*

Purpose

Independently perform complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural, turf, and other equipment to maintain customer satisfaction for internal and external customer.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostics and repairs on John Deere and other brands of equipment and technology as directed by Service Manager, Service Location Manager, or Shop Foreman

• Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians as experience allows

• Performs diagnostics and repairs in the shop or field as required

• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders

• Responsible for complete and thorough documentation of diagnostics and repairs performed on work orders and on time submittal of information

• May participate in Service Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge

• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools, and equipment required to perform job responsibilities

• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion

• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments

• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products

• Completes any other tasks that may be assigned.

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge

• Experience performing Ag equipment repairs; demonstrated experience meeting performance metrics is preferred

• Experience performing repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following common procedures on machines of the Technician’s specialty

• Experience with the mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in off road, construction, lawn, or heavy equipment

• Experience operating vehicles, tools, and equipment for diagnostic purposes

• Experience with basic computer functions; experience using Service ADVISOR™ or other computer based diagnostic repair tools preferred

• Experience working cooperatively in a team environment

• Experience communicating effectively, both verbally and in writing

• Must have an adequate toolset to perform job responsibilities

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred

Valid driver’s license required

Must be able to pass a pre-employment background and drug screen

Apply at Tri-County Equipment. Kit Evans 541-975-4174

Tri-County Equipment is an equal opportunity employer**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $1.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overtime

Ability to Relocate:

• La Grande, OR 97850: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person