Ag Tech/ Diesel Mechanic

Who We Are

Castongia Tractor is a team of professionals focused on helping our customers grow by providing accurate, timely and valuable solutions for our Agricultural, Commercial, and Residential partners’ ever-changing needs through providing high quality products, first-class product support and cutting edge new technology and continued education of our customers and employees.

What We Offer

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance 
• Life and Disability Insurance
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

Technician Specific Benefits

• Shop equipped with the newest technology and equipment
• Uniforms provided (with a nominal $4.00 a week launder fee)
• Discounts on products and services
• Work environment OSHA certified to current Air Quality Standards
• Highly productive shop
• Career advancement opportunities, promote from within
• ASE and state inspection certification reimbursement and all training expenses paid to further your career
• Continued education, manufacturer hands on and web based training
• Clean and professional work environment
• Competitive wages

Purpose

Independently performs complex diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer-owned agricultural and turf equipment.  May require some direction or guidance from the Service Manager, Service Location Manager, or Shop Foreman.

Responsibilities

• Performs complex diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Ag Management Solutions (AMS) products
• Participates in Service Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge 
• Performs diagnosis and repair in the field as required
• Mentors Service Technician Trainees and Service Technicians
• 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 and material used in performing assigned duties 

Skills & Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience performing service repairs
• Ability to perform complex repairs and maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures on the machines of the Technician’s specialty
• Expert knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural and turf equipment
• Excellent skills in operating vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes
• Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions
• Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
• Master Service Technician certification preferred
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL (Commercial Drivers License) and fork lift license preferred