Student Technician

Student TechnicianUnited Construction & Forestry is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across the Northeast. We service customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer service throughout all our locations and departments including parts, sales, and service.United sees an incredible opportunity in the Northeast to continue to expand the John Deere brand. We will continue to invest heavily in the region, building new facilities, updating and upgrading operations and empowering the business to continue to bring on talented, hardworking people to the team. United Construction & Forestry is a sister company to United Ag & Turf, so the opportunities for our employees to leverage career growth and advancement are endless. We invite you to join us now, as this is just the beginning.United Construction & Forestry is looking for a Student Technician. Selected participant will get part-time on-the-job experience while attending your own outside program geared toward service. This position supports the Service Department providing extraordinary customer service on new and used John Deere equipment, while also providing exceptional hands-on experience.What You'll DoAssist the Service Manager and technicians in the efficient operation of the departmentCleans, organizes and maintains the condition of shop, vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipmentAssist service technicians as needed, including delivery of partsAssist service technicians with repairing, servicing and moving equipmentResponsible 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 knowledgePerform basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipmentMaintain current knowledge of John Deere and competitive productsWhat it TakesExperience working cooperatively in a team environmentAbility to communicate effectively verbally and in writingPhysical stamina in the handling of complex tools and heavy equipment and moving through confined spacesEducationHigh school diploma or GEDPhysical RequirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to stand, sit, talk, hear and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and telephoneSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirementsHearing ability is sufficient to communicate with others in person or over the phoneLight to moderate lifting may be required (up to 50 pounds)Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, and bend as needed