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Service Maintenance - Military Veterans

at John Deere

Position Specifics:

Department: Service

Reports to: Service Manager

Type of Employment: Full-Time

Wage Type: Hourly

Location: Houghton, Iowa

At Sinclair Tractor, we pride ourselves on being the destination in Southeast Iowa for agricultural equipment, precision farming, agronomic decision support, NAPA parts and supplies. With thirteen John Deere dealerships, five NAPA parts locations and a Supply Store, we are looking for motivated and talented people to join our team.

Purpose:

Assist the Parts & Service department with maintenance and detailing duties.

Responsibilities include but not limited to:

  • Efficiently cleans new and used customer and dealer owned equipment: includes the exterior and interior of the equipment. Takes the utmost care in producing a professional finished product
  • Assists in unloading trucks and reporting damages or shortages in shipment
  • May assist in lot maintenance and moving equipment for the Sales Department
  • Maintains a clean work area and follows all safety practices of the organization when completing work assignments.
  • Helps to maintain company vehicles, inventory, and tools in proper working condition.
  • May perform grounds maintenance for the dealer properties
  • May be required to assist in moving displays or equipment within the dealership
  • May operate a forklift to transport parts, equipment and supplies for the dealership
  • May be required to make customer deliveries of equipment
Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:
  • Ability to multi-task
  • Must have a strong work ethic with a positive attitude
  • Must be self-motivated, dependable and energetic
  • Ability to be team oriented, flexible and have effective communication skills
  • Valid drivers license and clean driving record preferred
  • Travel as needed
Working Conditions & Requirements:
  • Must be able to stand for extended periods of time
  • Must be able to lift at least 75-pounds
  • Travel as needed
  • Workshop and outside setting
  • Repetitive bending and/or kneeling
This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. M anagement reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks be performed as assigned . Sinclair Tractor provides equal employment opportunities to applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to any protected classes. This job description is not an employment contract and the employment relationship remains at will. Sinclair Tractor will reasonably accommodate the known disabilities of qualified disabled individuals.

Keyword: Service Maintenance
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From: Sinclair Tractor

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John Deere

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.  

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