Join the team at James River Equipment in Tappahannock/Central VA
Since 1977, James River Equipment has been providing outstanding John Deere products and services to farmers, businesses, homeowners, and our communities. Each one of our over 50 authorized John Deere dealerships provides a workplace where employees are family and customers return because of the skill, service and trust our employees provide. As we grow, we value people ready to grow a career that makes an impact far beyond just our daily workplace.
A Day in the Life: Production & Precision Ag Specialist
- Serve as subject matter expert in diagnostics, calibration, and repair of PPA equipment
- Deliver regional technical support to customers and internal teams, often to include travel regionally to customer sites
- Support equipment deliveries, ensure proper machine optimization, and assist with inspections for both company and customer needs
- Identify and develop measurable revenue opportunities with customers while promoting aftermarket growth and equipment sales opportunities
- Manage time, billing and activity tracking
- Collaborate with Machine Health team and Technical Communicators
Need to Succeed:
- 5+ years as a John Deere field technician with level 3 John Deere Certification plus additional capstone training
- Management/leadership experience highly preferred
- Ability to travel throughout region and/or state on a weekly basis, ability to be insured on company policy and medical DOT card required
- Consistent use of computer/technology systems such as CDK, Expert Connect, Parts Advisor, Service Advisor, JD Operations Center
- Excellent communication skills with customers and service support team, timely billing and work order input, and organizational skills
About the Benefits
Starting your career at James River Equipment means you're invested in from day one. In addition to competitive compensation (negotiable based on experience), the successful candidate will receive:
- Extended health, dental, and vision insurance (day one of employment)
- Health savings account options
- Flexible spending account options
- Disability and life insurance
- 401k with employer match and profit share (after 90 days of employment)
- Annual PPE allowance
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Employee recognition rewards program
- Opportunities for leadership and professional growth
- Quarterly group outings, company events, and employee recognition programs
Upon joining James River Equipment, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, and diverse team that takes pride in a job well done and is appreciated for the work they do!
For more information about what it’s like to work at James River Equipment, please visit our website at www.jamesriverequipment.com
Skills Required
- 5+ years as a John Deere field technician with Level 3 John Deere Certification and capstone training
- Proven experience in diagnostics, calibration, and repair of precision planting/ag equipment (PPA)
- Ability to travel regionally/statewide on a weekly basis
- Be insurable under company policy and possess a medical DOT card
- Consistent use of technology systems such as CDK, Expert Connect, Parts Advisor, Service Advisor, JD Operations Center
- Management/leadership experience
- Excellent communication, timely billing and work order input, and organizational skills
What We Do
James River Equipment is a John Deere dealer that sells and services new and used agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment across multiple states, including North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
