Student Technician at United Ag & Turf in Plainfield, CT

Apply Job Type Part-time Description Who We Are United Ag & Turf NE 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 Ag & Turf is a sister company to United Construction & Forestry, 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. What You’ll Get Training through John Deere University A comprehensive employee benefits plan that includes medical, dental, vision, and 401K Match Referral Bonus Earned PTO Employee Assistance Program Paid Company holidays Company Paid Life Insurance Great Work/Life Balance Opportunities for advancement A chance to work for the best in the business Job Type: Part Time United Ag & Turf NE 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 Do Assist the Service Manager and technicians in the efficient operation of the department Cleans, organizes and maintains the condition of shop, vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment Assist service technicians as needed, including delivery of parts Assist service technicians with repairing, servicing and moving equipment 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 Perform basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment Maintain current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products Operate and maintain vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities Requirements What it Takes Experience working cooperatively in a team environment Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing Physical stamina in the handling of complex tools and heavy equipment and moving through confined spaces Education High school diploma or GED Physical Requirements The 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 telephone Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision requirements Hearing ability is sufficient to communicate with others in person or over the phone Light to moderate lifting may be required (up to 50 pounds) Ability to reach, stoop, kneel, and bend as needed