John Deere Tech Student

John Deere Tech Student – TRULAND Equipment

TRULAND Equipment, a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, is offering a unique opportunity for students to enroll in a two-year Associate’s Degree Certified John Deere Ag Tech Program.

Program Overview

This two‑year program is designed to prepare students for a career as a service mechanic tech at a John Deere dealership. The curriculum includes advanced training in John Deere products and systems, instructor‑led classroom and lab training, and on‑the‑job training with experienced service technicians.

Student Benefits

• A company‑supplied toolbox and tools valued at $3,500
• A TRULAND Scholarship Award of $1,000 per semester (up to $5,000 total)
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 annually for three years (after two years of full‑time employment), totaling up to $9,000
• A competitive paid internship
• TRULAND‑branded clothing for use at school and at the dealership
• Full‑time employment upon graduation

Purpose

Assist service technicians in basic service tasks while completing a two‑year associate degree through an accredited John Deere TECH program. Upon graduation, graduate as a certified service mechanic tech in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service Advisor®.

Responsibilities

• Complete two years of instructor‑led classroom and lab training at a John Deere Tech School.
• Complete the minimum required hours of on‑site training at the dealership.
• Obtain certification in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service Advisor® training.
• Complete the required number of John Deere University credits.
• Assist senior technicians as needed.
• Learn and perform basic service tasks as assigned.
• Develop an understanding of labor efficiencies and meet labor efficiency goals.
• Understand service department operations and the dealer business system.
• Develop skills in removal, disassembly, and reconditioning of components.
• May perform pre‑delivery set‑up and inspection of new equipment.
• Accountable for billable time and assigned work orders.
• Document diagnostics and repairs completely and submit information on time.
• May participate in Service EDUCATE Training programs.
• Operate and maintain vehicles, tools, and equipment required for job duties.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat manner.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Maintain current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.

Comprehensive Benefits for Full‑time Employees

• Competitive bi‑weekly wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Company‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Team member discounts
• Additional voluntary insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program (AEP)
• Company‑provided uniforms

About TRULAND Equipment

TRULAND Equipment is a John Deere dealer with 18 locations in Indiana and Ohio. The dealership provides and services a wide range of new and used equipment for residential, commercial, and agricultural applications. Our mission is to deliver solutions that exceed expectations and build lasting partnerships built on trust.

Vision

Enable customers to cultivate, shape, and manage the landscape through trust, integrity, and urgency.

Values

• Integrity:
  Do the right thing
• Trust:
  Do what we say we are going to do
• Simplify Business Transactions:
  Easy to do business with
• Urgency:
  Engage with a sense of urgency
• Respect and Teamwork:
  Work together to solve customer needs
• Imaginative Solutions:
  Create solutions with thoughtfulness and purpose