TRULAND Equipment is a John Deere dealer with 18 locations in Indiana and Ohio that supplies and services a wide range of new and used equipment for residential, commercial, and agricultural applications. We pride ourselves on providing our customers with the best possible assistance from skilled and educated team members. We're looking for team members who strive to be the best, are dedicated, hardworking, and eager to learn. If you have the skills and desire to work in a fun, challenging, fast-paced John Deere Dealership....we want to talk with you!

Our Vision: To enable our customers to cultivate, shape, and manicure the landscape through relationships, engagement, and experiences based on trust, integrity, and a sense of urgency.

Our Values

Integrity: Do the right thing Trust: Do what we say we are going to do Simplify Business Transactions: Easy to do business with Urgency: Engage with a sense of urgency Respect and Teamwork: Work together to solve our customer's needs Imaginative Solutions: Create solutions with thoughtfulness and purpose Note: This job posting is for a candidate planning to attend a Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program at a participating college.This is a 2-year Associates Degree Program.

Program Overview

The John Deere TECH program is an educational experience that prepares you for a career at a John Deere Dealership. It is a two-year associate's degree and offers advanced training in John Deere products and systems.

TRU LAND Equipment, LLC sponsors students in the John Deere Tech program at Owens Community College in Toledo, OH area, Lake Land College in Mattoon IN, and Vincennes University in Vincennes, IN.

Please view our John Deere Tech Program website for an overview of steps to apply: John Deere Tech website

TRU LAND Equipment offers excellent benefits to participants in the John Deere Tech program: A company-supplied toolbox and tools valued at $3,500 A TRU LAND Scholarship Award of $1,000 per semester for eligible students, totaling up to $5,000 Tuition Reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for three years (after two years of full-time employment), totaling up to $9,000 A competitive paid internship TRU LAND-branded clothing for use at school and at the dealership Full-time employment upon graduation Purpose

Participate in on-the-job training assisting service technicians in basic service tasks to learn key skills for a future mechanic tech position. While working, complete a two-year associate degree through an accredited John Deere TECH program focused on fundamentals and key technical concepts. Upon graduation from the program, become an efficient service mechanic tech certified in John Deere's three core areas of service: Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR™.

Responsibilities Complete two years of instructor-led classroom and lab training at a John Deere Tech School. Complete the minimum hours required of working onsite at the dealership. Obtain certification in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service ADVISOR™ training. Complete the total number of John Deere University credits as required. Assist senior technicians as needed. Learn and perform basic service tasks as assigned. Develop an understanding of labor efficiencies and meet labor efficiency goals. Develop an understanding of the service department operations and how the dealer business system is utilized. Develop skills in removal, disassembly, and reconditioning of components. May perform pre-delivery set-up and inspection of new equipment. Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders. 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. 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. Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products. Comprehensive benefit package for full-time team members includes: Competitive bi-weekly wages Health, dental, and vision insurance 401(k) plan with company contributions Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA) Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays Company-paid short-term disability & long-term disability insurance Life Insurance Team member discounts Access to additional voluntary insurance plans Employee Assistance Program (AEP) Company-provided uniforms