If you have experience in the Automotive Electrical, Automotive, Road Transport, Earthmoving or Vehicle Dismantling Industry, and looking for a change we currently have full-time position available for Service Technicians at our Mildura Dealership. The successful applicant will have the opportunity to learn and develop a career in an industry which is thriving with the use of leading edge, innovative & exciting technology, through automation and autonomy.

The agricultural industry is an essential part of the supply chain and is a growth industry. We offer a competitive above average hourly wage, reward bonus, overtime, allowances, and opportunities to work or relocate to any of the dealerships in our Group. We provide specialised in-house and factory training and great career opportunities to further develop and grow your career as a Technician.

The Role

We are looking for inexperienced and high quality trades people to join our team specialising in Heavy Vehicle service repairs and maintenance.  Relevant training will be provided for successful applicants from the Automotive, Road Transport, Auto-Electrical, Earthmoving or Vehicle Dismantling Industry.

You will be responsible for performing a range of tasks including, but not limited to:

• Performing services, repairs, and maintenance on John Deere Agricultural Equipment
• Precision Ag products (factory and in-house training provided)
• Pre-delivery and set up optimisation of new John Deere equipment
• Providing excellent customer service, technical support, and advice to customers
• Participating in John Deere training programs
• Adhering to all health and safety policies, procedures, and legislation
• Completing all required documentation such as timecards, service worksheets and warranty claims

What we'll provide you

• Above award pay rates and salary packaging
• Bonuses and incentive programs (additional to base salary)
• Allowances (additional to base salary)
• Ample overtime available and on call opportunities
• Ongoing training and support
• Training through John Deere University
• Specialist upskilling
• Latest industry technology
• Working onsite and offsite
• Company vehicle, laptop, mobile phone and diagnostic tools
• Uniform and Personal Protective Equipment
• Multi-site organisation with room to move or transfer
• Relocation Assistance
• Friendly welcoming team environment
• Company health and wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Service anniversary milestone recognition and gift
• Staff discounts on machinery, products and merchandise
• Stihl equipment discounts for staff

To be successful you will need:

• Relevant trade qualification
• Experience servicing and maintaining heavy diesel products (not essential)
• Knowledge of mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Experience working on CAN bus electrical systems optimal (not essential)
• Current and valid driver’s license
• Reliable, punctual and flexible (rostered weekend and on call work may be required and available)
• Self-motivated, organised with attention to detail and someone who takes pride in their work
• Able to work within a team or independently, and remotely
• Strong customer service focus and work ethic
• Excellent oral and written communication skills

We will strongly consider the following also:

• Applicants who have no trade qualification but have experience in the automotive, road transport, earthmoving or vehicle dismantling and are willing to learn and grow a career in the Agriculture industry
• Experience with servicing and maintaining equipment in the Automotive, Auto-Electrical Vehicle Dismantling, Earthmoving or Road Transport fields
• Previous experience servicing and maintaining agricultural machinery and equipment such as harvesters, large tractors, tillage, and spraying equipment
• Forklift licence

Position Description - Service Technician