John Deere Tech Student

Grow with TRU LAND Equipment We’re a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you’re hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—we want to hear from you! Note: This job posting is for a candidate planning to attend a Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program at a participating college.

This is a 2-year Associates Degree Program. Program Overview The John Deere TECH program is an educational experience that prepares you for a career at a John Deere Dealership. It is a two-year associate's degree and offers advanced training in John Deere products and systems.

TRU LAND Equipment, LLC sponsors students in the John Deere Tech program at Owens Community College in Toledo, OH area, Lake Land College in Mattoon IN, and Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN.

Benefits

to participants in the John Deere Tech program: A company-supplied toolbox and tools valued at $3,500 A TRU LAND Scholarship Award of $1,000 per semester for eligible students, totaling up to $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for three years (after two years of full-time employment), totaling up to $9,000 A competitive paid internship TRU LAND -branded clothing for use at school and at the dealership Full-time employment upon graduation Purpose Participate in on-the-job training assisting service technicians in basic service tasks to learn key skills for a future mechanic tech position. While working, complete a two-year associate degree through an accredited John Deere TECH program focused on fundamentals and key technical concepts. Upon graduation from the program, become an efficient service mechanic tech certified in John Deere’s three core areas of service: Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR™.

Responsibilities

Complete two years of instructor-led classroom and lab training at a John Deere Tech School. Complete the minimum hours required of working onsite at the dealership. Obtain certification in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR™ training.

Complete the total number of John Deere University credits as required. Assist senior technicians as needed. Learn and perform basic service tasks as assigned.

Develop an understanding of labor efficiencies and meet labor efficiency goals. Develop an understanding of the service department operations and how the dealer business system is utilized. Develop skills in removal, disassembly, and reconditioning of components.

May perform pre-delivery set-up and inspection of new equipment. 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 EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.

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.