Aftermarket Trainer (Education)

Who We Are:

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE PLP, LLC) is a joint venture between two of the top John Deere Dealerships in the United States. By joining forces, we continue to lead the charge in technology, innovation, and best-in-class service and support for our respective customers.  Our purpose is to lead agriculture in rural America.

We credit our success to our knowledgeable, competitive, hardworking, and passionate employees that strive for excellence in everything they do.  With over 100 years of experience in the agricultural industry we have a rich heritage, growth mindset, and entrepreneurial spirit.   We live out our Guiding Principles of Integrity, Servant Leadership, Courageous Innovation, and Performance.

We are seeking driven, highly motivated, collaborative, and intellectually curious professionals who want to be part of cultivating the highest impact culture in the agriculture equipment industry. Previous experience and knowledge of large ag equipment or commercial/turf equipment is welcomed but not required. We can train with the right individual who is willing to work hard and make customers their #1 priority.

Look Forward. Adapt Often.  Lead Always.

General Purpose:  

The Aftermarket Trainer is responsible for educating student technicians on the maintenance, repair, and servicing of products at our Technician Institute. They develop and deliver technical training, ensuring our technician students are equipped with the latest skills and knowledge to diagnose and fix equipment efficiently. The Aftermarket Trainer reports to the Technician Institute Manager.

Essential Functions:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Assist in the design, implementation, and delivery of training programs.
• Conduct engaging and informative training sessions for new hires and existing employees.
• Become properly certified by John Deere before delivery of any John Deere training course.
• Organize on site logistics of all training courses including needed equipment, training material/aids, shop and classroom and other misc. items prior to class start time.
• Deliver certified classes at the same level of instructional quality, content, infrastructure, and safety as courses instructed by the John Deere training organization.
• Identifies opportunities for development of technicians and delivers training as needed.
• Stay current on new products and technology while regionalizing material to audience.
• Participate in Parts and Service EDUCATE Training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge.
• Operates and maintains vehicles, tools and equipment required to perform job responsibilities.
• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of AVE-PLP.

Supervisory Duties:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of AVE-PLP' s Vision, Purpose, and Guiding Principles.
• Solid communication and public speaking skills
• Extremely organized, sensitive to deadlines and accessible based on business needs.
• Must be driven to achieve results, highly attentive to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to multitask, manage multiple priorities, meet short/changing deadlines, and is energized by a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to thrive under pressure, in a high performance, fast paced environment without compromising quality.
• Demonstrate analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education:

• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required; Associate degree preferred

Experience:

• 5+ years of experience performing service repairs.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:

• Must have reliable transportation.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Passing a driving record (MVR), criminal history background checks, employment verification, and drug screen will be required prior to the start of employment.

Working Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasional outdoor work in extreme weather conditions (hot/cold); walking on uneven terrain; occasional exposure to insects.
• Occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and vibration. 
• Noise level in the work environment is moderate.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required including cold weather gear, eye protection, gloves, and provided uniform.
• A clean and safety-conscientious work environment is required.
• Work may involve long hours and overtime during holidays, weekends, and evenings.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Activities:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stand, sit, walk, walk on unpaved terrain, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard, handle or feel, hear alarms/telephones/normal speaking voice.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. 
• Moderate physical activity required by moving and positioning objects up to 50 pounds occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

AgriVision Equipment Group and PrairieLand Partners (AVE-PLP, LLC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person in any condition of employment based on race, color, creed, national origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status.