Platte Valley Equipment is your full-service John Deere Dealer serving Eastern Nebraska including the areas of Columbus, Lincoln, Omaha, and Grand Island, Nebraska and Sioux City, Iowa. Whether it’s Parts, Sales, Service or Technology we have opportunities for you to join our team with locations in Clarkson, Fremont, Humphrey, and Wahoo Nebraska.
The Service Technician Internship is a program built for active participation in a two-year John Deere Diesel Technician associate degree program aimed at mastering fundamental technical concepts to excel as a service technician. The program integrates comprehensive classroom instruction with practical, hands-on experience to develop proficient service skills.
Program Features
• Paid Tuition (or tuition reimbursement), Fees and Books, as well as a Tool Allowance
• Paid Internships
• Dealer sponsorship required.
• Successfully complete two years of instructor-led classroom and lab training, maintaining a minimum 2.7 GPA.
• Complete internship requirements within the Student Tech program.
• Attain certification in Electrical, Hydraulics, and Service Advisor training.
• Meet the total credit requirements of the John Deere University curriculum.
• Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations during work assignments.
• Complete all necessary reports and forms associated with job assignments.
• Provide assistance to senior technicians as required.
• Perform assigned basic service tasks competently.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Account for all time and materials utilized during assigned duties.
• Develop proficiency in the removal, disassembly, and reconditioning of components.
• Potentially conduct pre-delivery set-up and inspection of new equipment.
Performance Expectations
• Achieve a minimum 50% labor performance.
• Actively participate in mentorship with sponsor store during full-time internship periods, dedicating 40 hours per week.
• Continue mentorship with sponsor store during school year.
• Allocate at least 4 hours per week to self-directed training.
• Familiarize oneself with Parts Advisor, Service Advisor, and the Ag Sales manual.
• Display interest in learning repair methods, materials, tools, and techniques for outdoor power equipment and agricultural machinery.
• Possess fundamental knowledge of engines, hydraulics, powertrains, air-conditioning, and electrical systems relevant to dealership machines.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills with customers and colleagues.
• Capable of repeatedly lifting at least 25 lbs.
• Exhibit a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and work diligently.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience required.
• A valid driver’s license is mandatory.
• Forklift license preferred.
The following represents Platte Valley Equipment compensation estimation based on market data and placement of internal employees. This is an hourly role with a starting base of $15.00 and going up to $18.00 based on experience.
Since the company was formed in 1992, Brandt Holdings has been on a steady path of growth. Within the Agriculture Division, we are extremely proud to offer our customers John Deere equipment & products – the latest combines, tractors, parts and service to keep agri-businesses running strong.
As the owner of John Deere dealerships, Brandt Holdings has a philosophy of offering support and guidance to the dealerships – and, most importantly, leaving the day-to-day operations in the capable hands of the teams at
each store.
Interested in a career with us? We’re always looking for talented people to join our team! Email careers@brandtholdings.com for more information.
Vision and Core Values
We will deliver superior results, in a competitive environment - doing what we say we’re going to do every single time.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We will own it by being responsible for our actions.
CHARACTER
We will do what’s right through honest, forthright communications
and will temper our success with humility.
PERSEVERANCE
We will do more than just show up by displaying a spirit of
determination, resilience and courage
