Submit your information for future Heavy Equipment Technician opportunities, both internships and full-time, at our Illinois locations. West Side Tractor SalesService TechnicianService DepartmentReports To: Service ManagerPerforms basic diagnostics, service repairs and maintenance work on customer and/or dealer owned equipment.Job Duties:- Diagnosis, recondition and repair of equipment and components- Participates in training programs for the development of skills and knowledge- Maintains current knowledge of John Deere and competitive products- Maintains condition of vehicles, inventory, tools and equipment- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion- Follows all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments- Completes all reports and forms required in conjunction with work assignments- Accounts for all time on a time card and for all material used in performing assigned duties- Participates in West Side’s Safety Program- Completes training assigned by manager- Other duties as assignedExperience, Education, Skills & Knowledge:- Technical school certificate or equivalent work experience- Previous heavy equipment technician experience preferred- Strong mechanical skills; Good working knowledge of equipment operations and mechanical functions- Strong diagnostic skills- Able to work with minimal supervision- Ability to work as a team member- Computer skills in data entry, basic navigation and Internet- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record based upon company policyPhysical Requirements of this position:- Ability to lift, manipulate, and move items weighing upwards of 50 lbs. repeatedly- Must be able to bend, stoop, climb, reach, kneel and squat as required by assigned task- Noise level is generally loud- Exposure to dust, fumes, gases and chemicals- Regularly works near moving mechanical parts- Requires good manual dexterity (hand, hand with arm, two hands) and multi-limb coordination