• Pre Ag Tech Student

    Landmark Implement Inc (NE)


    The John Deere Tech program is an elite two-year program designed to graduate John Deere Certified Technicians. You will learn about engine and fuel systems, hydraulics and power trains, electrical and electronics, heating and air conditioning and Oxy Acetylene and Gas Metal Arc Welding. Plus, you will become a precision agriculture specialist focused on technology and support to fully optimize our equipment and yield high-level productivity for our customers. Your off-campus training will be at the LandMark Implement dealership sponsoring you at school.

     

    Why Choose LandMark?

     

    + NO COLLEGE DEBT!

    + $5,000 tool stipend

    + Off-campus training

    + Paid COOP hours

    + Guaranteed employment after graduation

    + 100% of tuition, fees, books, and room and board reimbursed

    + Flexible Scheduling

    + Continuing Education

    + Full Benefits within 60 days of becoming a full-time employee

     

    Tuition Assistance and Housing Program

     

    Landmark Implement offers students attending a John Deere program at Southeast Community College in Nebraska or Garden City Community College in Kansas a debt free degree. All qualified students will receive reimbursement for 100% of college tuition, fees, books and room and board plus a $5,000 tool stipend. Students will be paid a competitive hourly wage for their cooperation hours in the shop and be guaranteed employment at one of our Landmark locations post-graduation. To qualify, students must sign a five-year* employment agreement. The tuition remission payback will be pro-rated for 60 months post-graduation. If either party ends the partnership during the five-year contract, remission payments will cease. *Three year employment agreements are available without room and board assistance.

    Purpose:

    Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment. May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, Shop Foreman or senior technicians.

    Responsibilities:

    + Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Ag Management Solutions (AMS) products

    + Participates in Service EDUCATE 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

    Qualifications

    Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

    + Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures

    + 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

    + Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly

    + Ability to attend college

    + Valid drivers license is required

    + Fork lift license preferred