Set Up Technician

Are you good at puzzles and putting things together? Does it feel awesome to finish a project? If so, come in and talk to us! We’d appreciate walking through the Set Up Mechanic job together to learn if your skills, experience, and goals … and our dealership … make a good match.

A Set Up Mechanic at Haug Implement Co. sets up and performs pre-delivery on equipment, heading home knowing the customer is soon to get a ready-to-work machine!

Come grow with us as a SET UP MECHANIC! 

Haug Implement Co. is a locally owned and operated John Deere dealership with locations in Willmar and Litchfield, Minnesota. We have a deep, rich heritage in agriculture and continually look ahead for innovation and growth.

We’re devoted to our family-oriented work environment and value the opportunity to create long-term relationships with our employees. Come work with great co-workers in a place where the manager’s door is always open.

We pay your health insurance premium, offer valuable additional benefits like paid time-off, pay competitively, and offer training and growth opportunities.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up and performs pre-delivery on new equipment

• Prepares equipment for delivery to the customer

• Reconditions equipment

• Performs basic diagnostics and determines what repairs are needed

• Performs repairs

• Loads and unloads equipment as needed

• Provides complete and thorough work order documentation on set up and pre-delivery, diagnostics and repairs performed, parts used, and time worked 

• Performs other duties as assigned by manager

• Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion

• Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools, and equipment 

• Maintains a clean, professional personal appearance

• Reports to work on time

• Employs good time management skills and the ability to work independently

• Demonstrates good work ethic

• Communicates effectively one-on-one and in groups

• Maintains a positive and professional working relationship and works cooperatively with co-workers and management

• Exhibits a constant commitment to customer service   

• Promotes the service department to customers including service work, inspections, and parts

• Completes training required for the development of skills and knowledge

• Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products   

• Follows all safety rules and regulations

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE

• One or more years’ experience preferred

• Experience with set up, pre-delivery, and repair following technical manual procedures

• Experience with mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems

• Experience operating vehicles, tools, and equipment for diagnostic purposes 

• Experience with basic computer functions

• Experience using Service ADVISOR™ or other computer based diagnostic tools preferred  

• Able to lift, bend, and carry

• Valid driver’s license with an insurable driving record required 

• CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) preferred