Diesel Mechanic/Technician - Military Veterans
at John Deere
Midwest Machinery Co. (MMC) is a full line John Deere dealership that provides Agricultural, Consumer, and Commercial Equipment throughout Minnesota and Wisconsin. We focus on providing excellent service, support, and parts availability for the products we provide.
Midwest Machinery, Co. (MMC), is adding an experienced Diesel Mechanic to our Wadena, MN location. This position involves working on a variety of equipment from lawn and garden, and farm equipment.
Responsibilities:
- Provides set-up and repair of John Deere equipment
- Diagnoses and repairs equipment as needed
- Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
- Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
- Accounts for all time and materials used in performing assigned duties
- Have 1+ years of related work and/or military experience or a certificate/diploma from a recognized diesel program
- Are knowledgeable of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
- Have your own tools, or the ability to obtain
- Are proficient using computer programs such as Service Advisor to complete work tasks
- Enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, continued learning on new products, and works well independently
MMC is a family-owned company that provides a unique work environment – one where everyone can have a positive impact on the company, our customers, and each other. We offer a close, family-like feel where all employees can thrive and are valued by all. We have small company values with large opportunities. We offer hands-on training and growth within the company.
Our outstanding benefits packages includes:
- Competitive Hourly Wages, Vision and Dental Insurance
- Robust medical benefits with multiple options to fit your life with pricing as low as FREE!
- Paid Time Off (PTO) starts accruing on your first day and increases each year
- 6 Paid Holidays each year, Volunteer Paid Time Off, and Bereavement Time Off
- 401k with company matching
- Company paid Life Insurance, Short-term Disability and Employee Assistance Program (counseling, legal and financial advice and more!)
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts at Midwest Machinery, Co. and discounts through our membership with Working Advantage (hotels, rental cars, water parks, show and events and much more)
USA
We at John Deere are passionate about finding a way to give back to those who have served our Country. Working for a John Deere dealership or factory is bigger than just a job. It's growth in oneself, on a path to achieving all you hoped to accomplish. It's pride in your community, from the first customer you serve to supporting the community. It's knowing that what you do helps to feed, clothe, and shelter the world. It all starts with you. Starting here. Starting now!
Interested in joining the industry's best? At John Deere, veterans will find:
• A higher sense of purpose – helping those the farmers and infra-structure workers that feed and shelter the world
• A team-based environment focused on supporting the customer
• A never-ending desire for continuous improvement - We are looking for leaders, change agents, different perspectives
• Market leading pay and benefits
John Deere actively welcomes transitioning active duty service members to participate in internship opportunities at our dealership and factory locations across the United States. Timing of the internship is mutually agreed upon between the service member, her/his commander. Potential opportunities include:
• Dealer technicians – Nationwide opportunities
• Factory production roles at 16 major facilities– assembly, welders, machinists, skilled trades
• Support roles – IT, supply chain, logistics, engineering, human resources
How to apply:
Check out our open opportunities to the right for more information and to apply.
Once you click ‘Apply Now’, John Deere will receive a notification with your information. In order to be considered for next steps, please make sure you have an updated resume uploaded to your RecruitMilitary profile. Once John Deere reviews your resume and profile, a recruiter will reach out to provide you with more information and to schedule you for an interview.
Discuss Your Career Options with a Veteran at John Deere Today!
All interested service members and veterans can learn more and fill out a contact card at https://www.deere.com/MilitaryCSP. We will connect you with a John Deere veteran to discuss all potential options/matches.