• Service Technician

    P&K Midwest (Lowden, IA)


    Service Technician - Lowden, IA

     

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    Thank you for your interest in pursuing a career with P&K! If you have any questions, please feel free toemail ([email protected]?subject=Career%20Inquiry%20from%20P%26K%20Midwest%20Website) HR Manager, Karen Swinton.

     

    Service Technician

     

    Independently performs basic/complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment.

    Service Technician Essential Duties:

    + Performs basic/complex agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment diagnostics and determines what repairs are needed, if required.

    + Utilize the Dealer Technical Assistance Center (DTAC), follow up on cases created, and utilize solutions.

    + Performs basic/complex agricultural equipment/outdoor power equipment repairs as requested by the Service Lead.

    + Participates in all job-related training and development.

    + Completes all information required on work orders including providing detailed documentation of work performed.

    + Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.

    + Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment.

    Service Technician Skills & Qualifications:

    + Proven knowledge of methods, materials, tools and techniques used in the repair of outdoor power equipment/agricultural equipment.

    + Outstanding knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.

    + Knowledge of computer operation and computer based diagnostics.

    + Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.

    + Good skills in operating vehicles.

    + Ability to work varying shifts, weekends and holidays.

    + Must have a valid license and driving record acceptable for insurance.

    Service Technician Education Requirements:

    + High School Diploma or GED equivalent required.

    + Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in John Deere Ag Tech or related 2 year degree and/or 2 years of relevant work experience preferred.

    Service Technician Physical Requirements:

    + Must be able to lift and/or transfer a maximum of 100 lbs. with frequent lifting and/or carrying of various items weighing up to 50 lbs.

    + Must be able to twist, turn, reach, push, pull, lift and bend.

    + Must have good eye, hand and foot coordination for operating equipment.

    + Must have good eye sight (20/20 or corrected to such).

    + Must have good hearing - well enough for safety purposes.

    Service Technician Working Conditions:

    + Must be able to adapt to climate changes - hot summers/cold winters, humidity changes, rain, snow, etc.

    + Environment conditions may be dusty, dirty, wet, etc.

     

    We look forward to hearing from you soon and thank you for your interest in joining the P&K team!