About the role#
This position is a two-year training program designed to prepare you for a career as a service mechanic at a John Deere dealership. You will balance instructor-led classroom and lab training at a certified John Deere Tech school with on-site work at our dealership. This is a full-time, paid internship that requires enrollment in a John Deere Ag Tech associate degree program.
What you'll do#
- Complete two years of classroom and lab training at a John Deere Tech school.
- Assist senior technicians with basic service tasks and learn key mechanical skills.
- Develop technical proficiency in the removal, disassembly, and reconditioning of equipment components.
- Obtain certifications in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR systems.
- Document all diagnostics, repairs, and billable time for assigned work orders.
- Learn how to manage labor efficiencies and understand service department operations.
- Maintain a clean, orderly workspace and follow all safety regulations.
What you'll need#
- Current enrollment or firm plans to enroll in a certified John Deere Ag Tech program at a participating college.
- A willingness to learn and perform tasks under the guidance of senior technicians.
- Knowledge of or interest in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR systems.
- An understanding of service department operations and labor efficiency goals.
- Ability to assist with basic service tasks and equipment maintenance.
Location & details#
- Location: Frankfort, Indiana
- Work Modality: On-site
- Employment Type: Full-time, paid
- Requirements: This role requires active participation in an accredited John Deere TECH program.
About TRULAND Equipment
TRULAND Equipment operates as a John Deere dealer. The company maintains 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio. It sells and services new and used equipment for residential, commercial, and agricultural use. Founded in 2023, the firm employs over 100 people and is based in Bluffton, Indiana.
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