Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Description

• Participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
• All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Dobbs Equipment and the clients for whom we work.
• Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employee’s belongings.
• Report to Service Manager any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
• Maintain records and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing both customer and dealership equipment.
• Bring to the attention of the Service Manager any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Perform any inspections as required.
• Operate trucks and equipment with extreme care and caution.
• Develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Handle customer problems both objectively and tactfully.
• Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
• Recondition, repair, service, and assemble any machines/industrial equipment.
• Diagnose problems and determine what repairs are needed.
• The employee is frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs.
• Assist in directing work of helpers or on the job trainees and provide instructions as required.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Complete dis-assembly and inspection, as efficiently as possible, so parts may be ordered, and machine work can be scheduled promptly.
• Stay current with technical changes.
• Perform all service tasks as assigned by the Service Manager, Supervisor, or Shop Foreman.
• Represent the dealership as a professional Service Technician at all times.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.

Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination (preferred).
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
• Overnight travel less than 5% (Training).
• Ability to use full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws (if necessary).
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely around shop.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Able to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet of climbing, for service and inspection.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves and etc.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
• Bilingual a plus.
• Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Forklift Certification (preferred).
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.
• Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.
• Able to use full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing with both legs.
• Must be able to self-manage/self-motivate.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation.
• Able to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.

Benefits

• Flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance