Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
Dobbs Equipment, Llc
Repair, diagnose, and service heavy equipment and components in a shop setting.
15 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years), Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Miami, FL
Onsite
Company Size
200 Employees
Service Specialisms
Construction
Equipment Rental
Sales
Service & Maintenance
Sector Specialisms
Construction
Forestry
Road Building
Material Processing
Role
What you would be doing
diagnostics
repair
inspection
safety
reporting
tool maintenance
- Maintain records and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing both customer and dealership equipment.
- Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
- Develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
- Perform any inspections as required.
- Stay current with technical changes.
- All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Dobbs Equipment and the clients for whom we work.
- Diagnose problems and determine what repairs are needed.
- Handle customer problems both objectively and tactfully.
- Recondition, repair, service, and assemble any machines/industrial equipment.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
- 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.
- The employee is frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs.
- Operate trucks and equipment with extreme care and caution.
- Assist in directing work of helpers or on the job trainees and provide instructions as required.
- Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employee’s belongings.
- Perform all service tasks as assigned by the Service Manager, Supervisor, or Shop Foreman.
- Complete dis-assembly and inspection, as efficiently as possible, so parts may be ordered, and machine work can be scheduled promptly.
- Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
- Report to Service Manager any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
- Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Represent the dealership as a professional Service Technician at all times.
- Participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
What you bring
forklift cert
heavy equipment
mechanical
electrical
associate degree
problem solving
- Must be able to self-manage/self-motivate.
- Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Forklift Certification (preferred).
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Able to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment
- Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
- Excellent time management skills.
- Ability to use full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely around shop.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- The employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.
- Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
- Bilingual a plus.
- Able to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet of climbing, for service and inspection.
- Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws (if necessary).
- Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation.
- Able to use full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing with both legs.
- Overnight travel less than 5% (Training).
- Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
- Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.
- Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators, welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves and etc.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.
- Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination (preferred).
- Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
- Flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime).
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Company
Overview
- Founded with a mission to provide high-quality heavy equipment for large-scale projects.
- Known for offering a diverse range of machinery and equipment for construction, mining, and industrial sectors.
- Has built a solid reputation as a trusted partner for infrastructure and transport projects.
- Specializes in providing tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of heavy civil and industrial clients.
- Collaborates with key players in various sectors, including government and large enterprises.
- Offers innovative equipment options, ensuring maximum efficiency and productivity on job sites.
- Continues to expand its footprint with a focus on meeting the evolving demands of the industry.
28 Locations
Market Presence
Comprehensive support for customers across multiple regions, including sales of new & used equipment, parts, service, and rental.
- Commitment to our customers and integrity in our actions are the basis of who we are.
- Built on a legacy and foundation inherited from John Deere, emphasizing long-term, multi-decade partnerships.
- Named to John Deere’s Onyx Circle (top-performing dealer award based on key performance metrics) reflecting a results-driven, customer-focused culture.
- No publicly stated net‑zero target, environmental goals or metrics found on corporate website or LinkedIn.
- No clear data‑driven information on emissions reduction, energy usage, renewable energy, waste management or sustainability programs.
Lacks publicly available quantitative data on workforce diversity, gender splits, or DEI strategy.
No disclosed gender-related statistics or strategic DEI goals on website or LinkedIn.
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