Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
Dobbs Equipment, Llc
Field Service Technician repairs, maintains, and services heavy equipment.
3 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Simpsonville, SC
Field
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
tool maintenance
vehicle maintenance
diagnostics
repair
fabrication
safety compliance
- Maintains and cares for the shop tools and equipment.
- Ensures work is performed safely and safe work procedures are followed throughout the department.
- Maintains assigned service vehicle in areas of cleanliness, daily maintenance, and inspections.
- Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
- Reads job order and observes and listens to equipment in operation to determine malfunction and plans work procedures.
- Helps ensure that our new and used whole goods are in good working conditions.
- Represent the dealership as a professional Service Technician at all times.
- Tests unit for conformance with operating requirements such as specified horsepower and lifting performance.
- Maintain records and account for all time, parts, work orders and supplies used in repairing and servicing both customer and dealership equipment.
- Participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
- Installs fuel injection nozzles and pumps, changes, or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions, hydraulic systems, and component parts.
- Reads schematics demoting operating specifications for unit or component and type of evaluation required.
- Removes, replaces, and repairs tires, undercarriages, and earth moving and timber harvesting attachments.
- All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Dobbs Equipment and the clients for whom we work.
- The employee is frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs.
- Report to Service Manager any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
- Develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
- Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
- Continues to work on revenue producing work as needed.
- Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
- Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on equipment, and makes adjustments.
- Stay current with technical changes.
What you bring
associate degree
driver’s license
forklift certification
problem solving
mechanical systems
heavy equipment
- Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
- Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
- Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- 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.
- Ability to use full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers.
- Able to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet of climbing, for service and inspection.
- Forklift Certification (preferred).
- Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.
- Bilingual a plus.
- Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws
- Excellent time management skills.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- The employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.
- 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 read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
- Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation.
- Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
- 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.
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Overnight travel less than 5% (Training).
- Able to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
- 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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