Service Technician
About the job
- At least 1 year of experience performing service repairs.
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment according to Technical Manual procedures.
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used to repair agricultural and turf equipment.
- Ability to use Service Advisor and basic computer functions.
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment used for diagnostic purposes.
- Proficient oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to lift at least 75 pounds repeatedly.
- A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Perform basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment and established Ag Management Solutions products.
- Participate in required Service EDUCATE training programs to develop skills and knowledge.
- Maintain current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
- Maintain the condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment.
- Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations when performing work assignments.
- Complete all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments.
- Account for all time on a time card and all material used in performing assigned duties.
- Basic Service Technician certification is preferred.
- An associate degree is preferred.
- A forklift license is preferred.
About the company
Blanchard Equipment sells and services John Deere machinery for farmers, homeowners and commercial operators in Georgia and South Carolina. Its equipment ranges from riding mowers and compact tractors to harvesters and larger machines used to plant and tend crops. Customers buy factory models or pre-owned equipment through local dealerships, which also stock replacement parts and carry out scheduled maintenance and repairs. The business earns revenue from machinery and parts sales and service work, with technicians handling both workshop jobs and repairs at customer sites to keep equipment in use. Blanchard Equipment traces its dealership business to 1957.
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What believers are saying
- Students earn while qualifying: Blanchard's paid technician internship combines dealership placements with a two-year associate degree.
- Hampton technicians receive structured development: the service role requires participation in John Deere's technical training.
- Dealer installations include warranty support: agricultural parts installed by authorized dealers receive 12 months of unlimited-hour parts-and-labor coverage.
What critics are saying
- Hampton technician work is physically demanding: the role requires repeatedly lifting at least 75 pounds.
- Dublin sales schedules require flexibility: Blanchard's representative listing explicitly requires flexible working hours.
- Purchase financing relies on an outside lender: Blanchard partners with John Deere Financial for equipment loans.
What makes Blanchard Equipment unique
- Farm data stays synchronized: Blanchard's precision services connect machine displays with John Deere Operations Center through Data Sync.
- Customers stock seasonal supplies: Blanchard's portal lets them manage parts cabinets for frequently used components.
- Repair expertise has advanced tiers: Blanchard reports nine technicians certified at John Deere's Master Technician level.
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