Precision Construction Support Specialist - Military Veterans
at John Deere
Job Summary:
Responsible for providing service support for John Deere SmartGrade, Topcon, and various types of machine control solutions. Will provide first level support for both internal and external users and work hand in hand with Murphy Tractor Precision Construction Specialist.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Be recognized as a service provider and maintain expertise to support our customers.
- Install, Calibrate and Prepare machine control systems and verify operation prior to Customer and Dealer machine delivery.
- Ability to support, diagnose issues with machine control systems, and make repairs. Work in conjunction with the service technicians as needed.
- Communicate with technical support at Machine Control Suppliers to effectively solve issues from start to finish.
- Take all required John Deere SmartGrade, Topcon and applicable training.
- Learn the systems related to machine control. (SmartGrade, Topcon, Trimble and others)
- If needed, provide support training for Customers and Murphy Tractor & Equipment Staff.
- Willingness to learn and explore new technologies as they become relevant to the construction industry.
- Capable of lifting and carrying heavy objects.
- Able to work on and around heavy equipment.
- May require work on construction sites.
- May be asked to travel with overnights.
- Able to work outside year-round in adverse conditions.
- Some knowledge of grade control solutions and technology.
- Understanding of construction equipment and their applications that take place on construction job sites.
- Can troubleshoot Electrical, Hydraulic and Mechanical issues and can read machinery schematics a plus.
- Prior Mechanical experience, preferably heavy equipment a plus.
- Welding experience preferred
United States / Remote
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.