Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic
Dobbs Equipment, Llc
Repair, diagnose, and maintain heavy equipment and components.
2 days ago ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Junior (1-3 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Fort Myers, 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
machine repair
diagnostics
tool maintenance
inspections
safety compliance
customer service
- Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
- Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
- Diagnose problems and determine what repairs are needed.
- Perform all service tasks as assigned by the Service Manager, Supervisor, or Shop Foreman.
- Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employee’s belongings.
- Handle customer problems both objectively and tactfully.
- Represent the dealership as a professional Service Technician at all times.
- Perform any inspections as required.
- Recondition, repair, service, and assemble any machines/industrial equipment.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Stay current with technical changes.
- 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 a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
- Maintain records and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing both customer and dealership equipment.
- Complete dis-assembly and inspection, as efficiently as possible, so parts may be ordered, and machine work can be scheduled promptly.
What you bring
forklift
mechanical
electrical
hydraulic
associate degree
driver’s license
- Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws (if necessary).
- 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).
- Excellent time management skills.
- Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.
- Bilingual a plus.
- 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).
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
- Able to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely around shop.
- 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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