John Deere Military CSP/DoD Skillbridge Prgm

September 10, 2026

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West Side Tractor Sales
John Deere Military CSP/DoD Skillbridge Prgm
Service Technician
Service Department
Reports To: Service Manager

Performs basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer owned equipment.

Job Duties:

Diagnosis, recondition and repair of equipment and components
Participates in training programs for the development of skills and knowledge
Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products
Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment
Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments
Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties
Participates in West Side’s Safety Program
Completes training assigned by manager
Other duties as assigned

Experience, Education, Skills & Knowledge:

Technical school certificate or equivalent work experience
Previous heavy equipment technician experience preferred
Strong mechanical skills; Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions
Strong diagnostic skills
Able to work with minimal supervision
Ability to work as a team member
Computer skills in data entry, basic navigation and Internet
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record based upon company policy

Physical Requirements of this position:

Ability to lift, manipulate, and move items weighing upwards of 50 lbs. repeatedly
Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, kneel and squat as required by assigned task
Noise level is generally loud
Exposure to dust, fumes, gases and chemicals
Regularly works near moving mechanical parts
Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination

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