Mechanic-Heavy Equipment - Military Veterans
at John Deere
- Pay $29 - $50 / hour
Keeping customers up and running is a priority at 4Rivers Equipment. 4Rivers is looking for highly-skilled, self-motivated, and efficient Field or Shop Service Technicians to be part of our long term solution and not just a quick fix. This position makes our customers day, every day. Our Frederick, Colorado location is currently seeking qualified individuals to fill an open position for a Heavy Equipment Mechanic.
Benefits
- Low Deductible Medical/Dental/Vision
- 401K and Roth IRA Option Available
- 401K Match & Profit Share
- Life/AD&D
- Online Continual Education, including John Deere University
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Sponsorship with John Deere Technician Program
- Paid Time Off
- Volunteer Time Off
- Asset Investment
- 4Rivers Employee Discount/ ADP LifeMart Discounts
- Customized Career Path
Company Summary
By partnering with 4Rivers Equipment you become part of a John Deere Award Winning team. 4Rivers Equipment is built with positive attitudes and partner-like integrity. With over 400 employees in 17 locations from Cheyenne, WY down to El Paso, TX, we can offer the opportunity to grow yourself and your John Deere career while being a part of a fun and team-oriented work environment. Here at 4Rivers Equipment our mission is to improve the lives of our customer, business partners, and employees. That's being, "Your Working Partner."
Essential Duties
- Perform maintenance, repairs, and diagnostics on all types of heavy equipment
- Engine rebuilds, axle reconditions, hydraulic valves and pumps repair, and transmission repairs are typical
- Remove, disassemble, clean, repair, recondition, assemble components or parts
- Analyze parts reusability, order parts, keep track of machine status, and complete repair in timely manner
- Record equipment hours, serial numbers, complaints, causes, and corrections
- Perform machine inspections and maintain accurate records
- Use knowledge to recommend correct repair to service writer or customer
- Mentor and train other technicians and apprentice technicians
- Attend company-sponsored training to develop skills, knowledge, and expertise
- Keep service trucks and all company assets repaired, safe, and maintained
- Observe all safety procedures of the company and of customers
- Safely operate tools such as: power tools, lifts, welders, hydraulic jacks, forklifts, and overhead cranes
- Work to the standards and values of 4Rivers Equipment
- Perform all other duties assigned efficiently and professionally
Education and Qualifications
- High School diploma or GED
- Vocation or technical degree, or equivalent work experience or training
- Strong communication skills and self-motivated
4Rivers Equipment is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Full job description and current benefits brochure attached.
www.4riversequipment.com
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Job Posting Closing Date: This job will remain open for the unforeseeable future.
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.