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Elementary Classroom Teacher

Join Our Family. Find Your Calling.

Resurrection Elementary School, a K-5 school in Dubuque, Iowa, is seeking a passionate and dedicated third grade elementary teacher to join our community for the 2026-2027 school year.

At Resurrection, teaching is more than just a job – it’s a calling. We believe every day presents an opportunity for growth, excellence, and making a meaningful impact. Our teachers foster a love of learning, provide individualized mentorship, and support students in becoming ethical, well-rounded, and engaged citizens. As a Catholic school, we are committed to faith-filled education, where servant leadership and personal witness shape the learning experience.

What We Are Looking For:

  • A practicing Catholic who is passionate about education and faith formation.
  • Certified to teach elementary students in Iowa or eligible for certification.
  • A dedicated professional eager to inspire and support students in a dynamic learning environment.

Why Teach at Holy Family?

We value our educators and offer a competitive first-year teacher salary of $50,000, along with a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • 401(k) match
  • K-12 tuition remission
  • Childcare discounts
  • Health, dental, and vision plans
  • Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • A collaborative, faith-driven community of educators, staff, and parents.
  • Innovative programming, including personalized learning initiatives.
  • Experienced mentorship for first-year teachers, ensuring a strong start to your journey.
  • The ability to integrate your faith into your work and make a lasting impact.

To Apply

Interested candidates must complete an online application at: https://www.applitrack.com/hfdbq/onlineapp/

To learn more about Holy Family Catholic Schools, visit us online at: www.holyfamilydbq.org

Adjunct Faculty: Computer Science

POSITION SUMMARY. Loras College invites applications for an adjunct faculty position beginning August 2026 to teach the two semester Capstone experience in Computer Science.

The CSC 490 and 491 sequence of courses are designed to prepare students for their transition into the computer science industry. Starting in the Fall 2026 semester in CSC 490, students will work in a group setting to identify and define a problem to be solved with skills developed throughout the computer science curriculum. Students will then craft a detailed plan for what they will build in the second semester of the sequence to address that problem. Cooperation and coordination with other members of the team are necessary for the successful completion of the project. In CSC 491 during the Spring 2027 semester, the requirements and architectural details defined in CSC 490 are used to develop, test, and deploy the end product. The structure of the two-course sequence and the execution framework are designed to align with industry best-practices.

The course is delivered in-person on the Loras College campus. The successful faculty member will rigorously engage the students through all the aspects of the project, culminating in presenting the solutions developed to the project client and at the College’s annual Legacy Symposium,   The course is scheduled to be offered on Monday evenings from 6:00-9:00 pm (there would be some flexibility to adjust this time in the Spring semester)

 

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. An MS in Computer Science or closely related field, is highly preferred. A combination of a Bachelor’s degree with significant industry experience, may be considered. Prior teaching experience is preferred.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Eller, Dean of the Noonan School of Business, Engineering, & Innovation, eric.eller@loras.edu (563)-588-7202.

 

Additional qualifications include:

  • Commitment to the College’s mission and support for the Catholic liberal arts tradition
  • Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position in support of the College’s Catholic identity and mission and in support of Church teachings
  • Effectiveness and excellence in teaching
  • Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and communicate developments in the field to students and other constituencies

 

To apply, please go to: https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ and upload a letter of interest, your curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval from the candidate.  The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer.

 

Please visit www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.

 

Exercise Science Faculty

Clarke is a Catholic University rooted in the liberal arts and sciences tradition with professional programs. We provide an outstanding education for caring and responsible participation in a global world. At Clarke University, we look for individuals who will embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and a competitive benefits package.

The university seeks to fill one full-time faculty appointment at the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor of Exercise Science, beginning August 2026. Rank at the time of hire will be dependent upon applicant degree and certifications held. Minimum qualifications for this position are a master’s degree in an exercise science-related field and having the National Strength and Conditioning Association’s Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) certification. Applicants with the appropriate degree who are willing to obtain the CSCS certification within 6 months of hire will be considered. A successful candidate will teach Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, Application of Exercise Science, and potentially other courses that align with the candidate’s expertise within the Exercise Science program, such as Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology, or others. Additional responsibilities include professional activities such as research in the candidate’s area of expertise or professional development in instructional delivery/design, as well as advising students, preparing and assessing curriculum, recruiting and retaining students, and serving on university committees.

The Exercise Science Program offers robust resources, including a medical-grade cadaver lab operated in partnership with the Biology Department.  With lab courses located in the Kehl Center, Exercise Science laboratories utilize the campus gym and weight room to provide a premier setting for hands-on instruction and practical skills development.

To apply, please upload the following documents online at http://clarke.applicantpool.com: letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, unofficial transcripts from the highest graduate degree earned, and three (3) professional reference letters. In addition, confidential reference letters may be emailed to HRLetters@clarke.edu. Review of candidates will begin immediately. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates each person’s unique contributions and promotes an inclusive learning environment. Accordingly, Clarke University does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Founded by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Clarke University has long served the people of Iowa, the Midwest, and beyond by providing an exceptional education to its students and service to its community. Students and employees at Clarke comprise a close-knit community of dedicated individuals. As a family community, Dubuque residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life with the dual advantages of small town living and the cultural amenities of an urban area.

 

Exhibit & Conservation Specialist

The Exhibit & Conservation Specialist promotes DCHS’s mission and vision by creating and maintaining exhibitions while supporting the needs of our conservation programs. This Specialist advances strategic initiatives by facilitating collaborative projects to assist in the daily maintenance and development of permanent and temporary exhibitions. Essential responsibilities include installation of exhibitions, troubleshooting and repair of exhibit components, and partnering with the conservation team to extend that concept to the out-of-doors through our grounds and various Taking CAARE (Conservation Action through Advocacy, Research, and Engagement) programs. While primary duties reflect essential functions of the position, it is not a detailed description of all aspects of the role.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, flex plan, and 403b retirement plan.

Primary duties

  • Ensure exhibits and interactive components remain in good working condition
  • Coordinate and conduct design, build, installation, and upkeep of temporary and permanent exhibit components with a primary focus on animal habitats, water features, and environmental interactives
  • Facilitates conservation and stewardship experiences that connect people to the organization’s mission through opportunities in nature, on the water, and by community involvement
  • Advance conservation and sustainability goals throughout the organization and community

Additional duties

  • Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner for individuals, artifacts, and animals
  • Collaboratively establish and execute annual departmental goals
  • Support DCHS strategic initiatives and operational activities

Skills and Abilities

  • Will typically have experience with varied conservation exhibit work, preferably in a museum, aquarium, zoo, science center, historic site, or similar setting
  • A background in conservation, stewardship, or land/water management, often gained through experience or coursework in fields such as forestry, ecology, limnology, etc.
  • A strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to create innovative repair solutions using a variety of tools and technical skills
  • Competence and confidence leading a group of novices in canoes on the Mississippi River.
  • Familiarity with computers and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must possess or be able to acquire a valid Iowa, Wisconsin or Illinois driver’s license within 3 months of hire
  • Must be capable of holding certification in First Aid, CPR, and boating safety
  • Must be physically capable of extended periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, climbing, and heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be comfortable working in and around water, and outdoors in potentially inclement weather conditions

How to apply

To learn more, visit www.rivermuseum.org/join-our-team  Apply by emailing your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to apply@rivermuseum.org or by delivering them in person to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.

 

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is an outgrowth of the Dubuque County Historical Society, which also operates the Mathias Ham Historic Site, is home to the National Rivers Hall of Fame, and supports a national outreach program called RiverWorks Discovery.

The Dubuque County Historical Society and its properties, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Mathias Ham Historic Site, are committed to embracing diversity, practicing equity, and ensuring accessibility and inclusion. We continually strive to achieve a welcoming environment in all our spaces, where our staff and community feel reflected and valued for their unique perspectives and backgrounds. DEAI values guide and impact all the decisions the museum makes, both internal and external.

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that any applicant is able to meet all of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if you are drawn to this position and feel your strengths would be an asset to the organization, we highly encourage you to apply.

Exhibit & Conservation Specialist

Department: Environmental Conservation
Full-time/Part-time: Full-time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt
Reports to: VP of Living Collections
Staff reporting to this position: Volunteers & Interns as assigned
Location: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

The Exhibit & Conservation Specialist promotes DCHS’s mission and vision by creating and maintaining exhibitions while supporting the needs of our conservation programs. This Specialist advances strategic initiatives by facilitating collaborative projects to assist in the daily maintenance and development of permanent and temporary exhibitions. Essential responsibilities include installation of exhibitions, troubleshooting and repair of exhibit components, and partnering with the conservation team to extend that concept to the out-of-doors through our grounds and various Taking CAARE (Conservation Action through Advocacy, Research, and Engagement) programs. While primary duties reflect essential functions of the position, it is not a detailed description of all aspects of the role.

This is a full-time, permanent position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Benefits include vacation time, sick time, paid holidays, medical, dental, flex plan, and 403b retirement plan.

Primary duties

  • Ensure exhibits and interactive components remain in good working condition
  • Coordinate and conduct design, build, installation, and upkeep of temporary and permanent exhibit components with a primary focus on animal habitats, water features, and environmental interactives
  • Facilitates conservation and stewardship experiences that connect people to the organization’s mission through opportunities in nature, on the water, and by community involvement
  • Advance conservation and sustainability goals throughout the organization and community

Additional duties

  • Conduct work in a safe and efficient manner for individuals, artifacts, and animals
  • Collaboratively establish and execute annual departmental goals
  • Support DCHS strategic initiatives and operational activities

Skills and Abilities

  • Will typically have experience with varied conservation exhibit work, preferably in a museum, aquarium, zoo, science center, historic site, or similar setting
  • A background in conservation, stewardship, or land/water management, often gained through experience or coursework in fields such as forestry, ecology, limnology, etc.
  • A strong mechanical aptitude and the ability to create innovative repair solutions using a variety of tools and technical skills
  • Competence and confidence leading a group of novices in canoes on the Mississippi River.
  • Familiarity with computers and the Microsoft Office suite of programs.

Qualifications

  • Must possess or be able to acquire a valid Iowa, Wisconsin or Illinois driver’s license within 3 months of hire
  • Must be capable of holding certification in First Aid, CPR, and boating safety
  • Must be physically capable of extended periods of standing, walking, kneeling, bending, climbing, and heavy lifting up to 50 lbs.
  • Must be comfortable working in and around water, and outdoors in potentially inclement weather conditions

How to apply

To learn more, visit www.rivermuseum.org/join-our-team  Apply by emailing your resume, cover letter, salary requirements, and references to apply@rivermuseum.org or by delivering them in person to the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium.

The National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium is an outgrowth of the Dubuque County Historical Society, which also operates the Mathias Ham Historic Site, is home to the National Rivers Hall of Fame, and supports a national outreach program called RiverWorks Discovery.

The Dubuque County Historical Society and its properties, the National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium and Mathias Ham Historic Site, are committed to embracing diversity, practicing equity, and ensuring accessibility and inclusion. We continually strive to achieve a welcoming environment in all our spaces, where our staff and community feel reflected and valued for their unique perspectives and backgrounds. DEAI values guide and impact all the decisions the museum makes, both internal and external.

We recognize that it is highly unlikely that any applicant is able to meet all of the qualifications for a given role. Therefore, if you are drawn to this position and feel your strengths would be an asset to the organization, we highly encourage you to apply.

Visitor Center Associate

Employment Type: Seasonal – April 25th to Nov 1st

Hours: Weekends – Doing either 3-8 hour shifts based on need and special events

Rate: $14.00 per/hour

 

Job Summary

The Dubuque Arboretum and Botanical Gardens is seeking a friendly, reliable, and customer-focused Visitor Center Associate to join our team. This seasonal role offers the opportunity to work in a beautiful, tranquil environment while supporting our visitors and dedicated volunteers. The Visitor Center Associate is responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the Visitor Center, Gift Shop, and related activities during weekends.

Job Description

Qualifications: 

  • Excellent customer service and communication skills
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
  • Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure
  • Positive, professional representation of the organization at all times
  • Comfortable handling cash and balancing a register
  • Experience with credit card machines and basic computer skills
  • Friendly, approachable, and helpful demeanor
  • Commitment to the mission, vision, and values of DABG

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Open and close the Gift Shop and Visitor Center following established procedures
  • Process memberships, donations, and photography passes
  • Ensure cleanliness and organization of the Visitor Center, Gift Shop, rental spaces, restrooms, and other public areas
  • Identify and report safety concerns or issues to appropriate personnel
  • Assist guests with purchases and provide information about DABG and local attractions
  • Support volunteers and staff as needed
  • Assist rental and wedding guests, ensuring adherence to reservation timelines and policies
  • Promote membership, donations, rentals, and volunteer opportunities
  • Direct guests to online resources or appropriate staff contacts
  • Stay informed about the DABG’s horticulture, exhibits, events, and programs
  • Demonstrate reliability, self-motivation, and problem-solving abilities
  • Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  • Answer incoming calls to the Gift Shop
  • Perform additional duties as assigned

Supervision

The Visitor Center Associate reports directly to the Volunteer & Intern Coordinator and the Executive Director.

Desired Conditions of Employment

  • Valid driver’s license
  • Availability to work weekends and holidays
  • CPR/AED certification is a plus
  • Experience operating a cash register and credit card machine

***Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at-will”.

Dubuque Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a Drug-Free workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer. We base all aspects of employment, including the decision to hire, promote, discipline, or discharge, on merit, competence, performance, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law.***

 

Embedded Software Engineer

There are over 7 billion people on this planet. And by 2050, there will be 2 billion more… many moving into urban centers at an unprecedented rate. Making sure there is enough food, fiber and infrastructure for our rapidly growing world is what we’re all about at John Deere. And it’s why we’re investing in our people and our technology like never before! Here the world’s brightest minds are tackling the world’s biggest challenges. If you believe one person can make the world a better place, we’ll put you to work. RIGHT NOW.

 

 John Deere is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled & veterans.

 

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque  
Function: Product Engineering (CA)
Title: Embedded Software Engineer – 119411 
Onsite/Remote:Onsite Position

  

 

Your Responsibilities

As an Embedded Software Engineer in the Earthmoving Embedded Software organization in Dubuque, IA, you will become a contributing member of a software engineering team, focused on the development of embedded software applications for earthmoving equipment.   In addition, you will:

• Design, develop, test, and debug software components used for electronically controlled systems on various earthmoving products, while complying with a defined development process and coding standards
• Participate and guide Agile-based software development teams and collaborate with cross-functional product design teams developing various features, such as electro-hydraulics, powertrain, and/or operator interfaces
• Perform embedded systems engineering tasking including requirements analysis, concept development, software architecture and design reviews.
• Utilize software tools and electronic instruments to troubleshoot and debug embedded systems
• Provide technical support to the factory, Supply Management, and Product Support during key product development phases

VISA Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What Skills You Need

• Programming proficiency in C or C++
• Experience with IDEs or code editors, such as Microsoft Visual Studio or Visual Studio Code
• Experience with CI/CD tools, particularly Jenkins pipelines and GitHub.
• Experience with microcontrollers/microprocessors and hardware interfaces
• Ability to read data sheets and schematics for electronic components
• Experience using software agile planning tools, such as Azure DevOps
• Experience with CAN communications and UDS protocol
• Experience with JDOS or Emb32 development platforms
• Strong mathematical and analytical problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with teamwork experience

What Makes You Standout

• Experience in embedded systems design with preemptive, multitasking real-time operating systems, such as FreeRTOS
• Proficiency in Model Based Software Design, preferably Mathworks (Simulink/Stateflow/Real-Time Workshop)
• Experience with compilers and in-circuit-debuggers
• Technical experience with electrohydraulic or electromechanical systems
• Experience developing software architecture
• Experience providing mentorship/coaching to team members on various aspects of embedded software development
• Strong project management skills and leadership experience

Education

Ideally, you will have a degree or equivalent related work experience in the following:
• Bachelor of Science in Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or Equivalent.

What You’ll Get

At John Deere, you are empowered to create a career that will take you to where you want to go while working in an inclusive team environment. Here, you’ll enjoy the freedom to explore new projects, the support to think outside the box and the advanced tools and technology that foster innovation and achievement. Additionally, we offer a comprehensive reward package to help you get started on your new career path, including:

  • Flexible work arrangements
  • Highly competitive base pay 
  • Savings & Retirement benefits (401K and Defined Contribution)
  • Healthcare benefits with a generous company contribution in the Health Savings Account
  • Adoption assistance
  • Employee Assistance Programs
  • Tuition assistance
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations
  • Charitable contribution match
  • Employee Purchase Plan & numerous discount programs for personal use
  • Vacation and Holiday Pay

 $74,988.00  – $112,476.00  + Benefits

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Must be 18 years of age or older to apply

The information contained herein is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and qualifications required of individuals performing the job. The qualifications detailed in this job description are not considered the minimum requirements necessary to perform the job, but rather as guidelines.

The terms of the applicable benefit plans, and all company actions administering or interpreting these plans, continue to control. Deere & Company reserves the right to suspend, amend, modify, or terminate the Plan(s) in any manner at any time, including the right to modify or eliminate any cost-sharing between the company and participants. Changes, which can be made at any time, are made by action of the company’s board of directors, or to the extent authorized by resolution of its board of directors, or by the Deere & Company Compensation Committee. In the event of a conflict between the language of the official Plan Documents and this document, the language of the official Plan Documents will control.

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The John Deere Health Benefit Plans for Salaried Employees and The John Deere Benefit Plan for Wage Employees comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability.

John Deere Dubuque – Tool and Die Maker Apprentice

 At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque   

As a Tool and Die Maker Apprentice with the John Deere Dubuque Works, you will:

Under the guidance and supervision of experienced Tool & Die Makers, the Tool & Die Maker Apprentice plans, lays out, constructs, and/or inspects by intricate gaging and layout in a team environment, a variety of intricate, highly specialized tools, fixtures, jigs, dies or gages.  

The apprentice will progressively develop skills in precision measurement, machining, and tool construction while working toward journey-level proficiency.

With training and supervision, the apprentice will learn to safely use a variety of departmental machines and standard toolmaker tools, including precision measuring equipment such as; surface plates, parallels, and “V” blocks, calipers, micrometers, indicators, and protractors, gage blocks, sine bars, and comparators

 

Job Details are dependent on duties assigned and training progression, but generally include:

  • Assists in working from tool and product design prints, sketches, and verbal instructions
  • Learns to plan the proper sequence of operations to complete assigned tasks
  • Performs basic layout work and gradually advances to more complex layouts
  • Assists with machine setup and learns how to use standard and special tooling
  • Supports experienced toolmakers in tool tryout and performance evaluation
  • Learns inspection techniques using precision measuring instruments
  • Assists with documenting findings related to tool performance or dimensional issues
  • Learns proper methods for checking and adjusting inspection equipment
  • Performs routine equipment care, including lubrication, cleaning, and coolant maintenance
  • Maintains a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Training & Development

  • Structured on-the-job training provided with progressive exposure to advanced tooling concepts
  • Apprenticeship completion at a minimum of 8,000 hours, with progressive wage increases dependent on performance and demonstrated ability
  • Opportunity to advance toward Journeyman Tool & Die Maker status upon successful completion of apprenticeship requirements

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have at least one of the following:
    • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
    • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
    • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
  • Enrollment in or willingness to pursue an AAS degree in Tool & Die or a related skilled trade program
  • Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing of repetitive actions.
  • Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

  • At least 2 years of prior tool & die making experience (or equivalent certification / training)

   

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else? 

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you. 

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter. 

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.  

  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses 
  • Savings & Retirement benefits 
  • Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare 
  • Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages 
  • Employee Assistance Programs 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations 
  • Charitable contribution match 
  • Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

John Deere Dubuque – Machine Maintenance Apprentice

 At John Deere, we run so life can leap forward. This powerful purpose is our promise to humankind that we will dream, design, and deliver breakthrough products that sustain our world for generations to come. The world is counting on us to feed billions of people and build vital infrastructures in villages, towns and megacities. And we live up to the legacy our founder forged in a one-room blacksmith’s shop nearly two centuries ago by creating a culture that brings out the best in all of us. A culture where great ideas thrive because every voice is heard.

Primary Location: United States (US) – Iowa  – Dubuque   

As a Machine Maintenance Apprentice with John Deere Dubuque Works, you will:

Under the guidance and supervision of experienced Industrial Maintenance Technicians, the Machine Maintenance Apprentice assists with diagnosing machine issues, performing preventive maintenance, repairing mechanical equipment, and supporting machine rebuilds.

The apprentice progressively develops skills in machine alignment, fitting, inspection, and repair while working toward journey-level proficiency.

With training and supervision, the apprentice will learn to safely use standard maintenance tools, precision measuring instruments, machines, machine tools and equipment such as grinders, lathes, planers, shapers, drill presses, block and tackle, hoists, cranes, jacks, rollers

Job Details are dependent on duties assigned and training progression, but generally include:

  • Assist with analyzing machine failures and identifying maintenance needs
  • Learn to dismantle, adjust, and repair machines, machine tools, and mechanical equipment
  • Support rebuilding and overhauling equipment
  • Assist with inspections and helps document equipment condition and maintenance findings
  • Learn to plan work sequences and gather required tools, materials, and equipment
  • Work from prints, manufacturer instructions, sketches, and verbal guidance
  • Assist with producing or fitting replacement parts, learning close‑tolerances
  • Learn proper techniques for aligning gears, shafts, pulleys, motors, and related components
  • Assist with checking equipment in operation and making basic adjustments
  • Perform routine equipment care including oiling, greasing, lubrication, and cleaning
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment

Training & Development

  • Structured on-the-job training with progressive exposure to advanced maintenance, rebuild, and alignment work
  • Apprenticeship completion at a minimum of 8,000 hours, with progressive wage increases dependent on performance and demonstrated ability
  • Opportunity to advance toward Journeyman Industrial Maintenance status upon successful completion of apprenticeship requirements

  

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Must be at least 18 years of age.
  • Must have at least one of the following:
    • High School Diploma or G.E.D.
    • National Career Readiness Certificate (NCRC)
    • At least 3 years of manufacturing work experience
  • Enrollment in or willingness to pursue an AAS degree in Industrial Maintenance or a related mechanical trade program.
  • Ability to perform manual tasks related to described job duties for duration of work shift; including but not limited to frequent standing, walking, bending, lifting, and performing of repetitive actions.
  • Ability and willingness to work any shift and potential overtime (including weekends).

 

 

What Makes You Stand Out (Preferred Qualifications):

  • At least 2 years of prior industrial maintenance work experience (or equivalent certification / training)

 

Why Work at John Deere? Why Work anywhere else? 

If you strive to do great work, excel in creative environments, thrive in teams, and live for problem solving – this is the place for you. 

At John Deere, your ideas, experiences, and values matter. 

Please see below for a summary of the value of your John Deere career and total rewards available to you to support you and your well-being.  

  • Highly competitive base pay and performance bonuses 
  • Savings & Retirement benefits 
  • Wellbeing – Physical and Mental Healthcare 
  • Paid Holidays & Competitive Vacation Packages 
  • Employee Assistance Programs 
  • Tuition Assistance 
  • Fitness subsidies and on-site gyms at specific Deere locations 
  • Charitable contribution match 
  • Rebate Program & numerous discount programs for personal use 

John Deere is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.