Shop Tech Sr/Diesel Mechanic

Description

Stotz Equipment is looking for an experienced Sr. Shop Tech / Diesel Mechanic. This individual will be responsible for the efficient repair of large agricultural machinery or heavy equipment and components at high levels of quality.

Their work must be completed in a safe, professional, and timely manner. Daily duties will include regular customer contact, diagnosing, troubleshooting using diagnostic tools, and making repairs.

Are you ready to become part of a team that offers learning, training, and various opportunities for career growth?

What You'll Do

Independently performs complex diagnostics work on customer and / or dealer-owned equipment. Assist other Service Technicians with diagnosing issues and providing direction and mentorship on needed repairs.

May require some direction from the Service Manager or Shop Foreman.

Qualifications

What It Takes

• Must own and maintain their own tools.
• Intermediate to Strong computer skills
• Able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen,
• Have and maintain a clean driving record
• Ability to assemble and perform maintenance functions on equipment
• Responsible for a complete and thorough documentation of diagnostics and repairs performed on work orders and on-time submittal of information
• 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
• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders
• Able to work a varying work schedule / shift and be flexible to respond to after-hour calls.
• Assists in conducting and supporting customer clinics
• Strong customer service skills
• Strong oral communication and writing skills

What's preferred

• 5+ years experience working on John Deere Equipment performing service repairs, demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics
• Experience with the mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in off-road, construction, law, or heavy equipment
• Experience operating vehicles, tools, and equipment for diagnostic purposes
• Experience working cooperatively in a team environment

Compensation will depend on proven experience.

Education

High school diploma, GED or equivalent, Associates degree preferred

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard and a telephone.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements ( having the visual acuity to read words and numbers on the computer screen and on paper.)
• Hearing ability is sufficient to communicate with others in person or over the phone.
• Light to moderate lifting may be required (up to 25 pounds)
• Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, and bend as needed.

What You’ll Get

• Incentive Program
• Training through John Deere University
• A chance to work for the best in the business
• A comprehensive employee benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K plans
• Earned PTO
• Paid company holidays
30+ days ago