Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (Field)

Overview

Field Service Technician repairing, diagnosing, and maintaining heavy equipment on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• equipment repair
• hydraulic systems
• fabrication
• diagnostics
• safety inspection
• record keeping

Tasks

-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. -Maintains and cares for the shop tools and equipment. -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. -Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits. -Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications. -Helps ensure that our new and used whole goods are in good working conditions. -Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings. -Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager. -Ensures work is performed safely and safe work procedures are followed throughout the department. -All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Dobbs Equipment and the clients for whom we work. -Removes, replaces, and repairs tires, undercarriages, and earth moving and timber harvesting attachments. -Continues to work on revenue producing work as needed. -Stay current with technical changes. -Reads job order and observes and listens to equipment in operation to determine malfunction and plans work procedures. -Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on equipment, and makes adjustments. -The employee is frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs. -Maintains assigned service vehicle in areas of cleanliness, daily maintenance, and inspections. -Maintain records and account for all time, parts, work orders and supplies used in repairing and servicing both customer and dealership equipment. -Reads schematics demoting operating specifications for unit or component and type of evaluation required. -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.

Requirements

• forklift certification
• driver’s license
• associate degree
• mechanical systems
• hand tools
• problem solving

What You Bring

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician. Technicians are responsible for the repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and reconditioning maintenance of customer and company heavy equipment and components. Depending on the location and assignment, the technician will be responsible for some, or all the functions and duties listed below. These repairs may require working hours in addition to the normal work schedule for emergency calls or routine service as required. This job description does not include a complete listing of all the duties and functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign other duties or projects as necessary. -Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box. -Excellent time management skills. -The employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels. -Strong problem-solving skills. -Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination (preferred). -Able to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment -Bilingual a plus. -Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. -Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision. -Forklift Certification (preferred). -Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. -Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record. -Must be able to self-manage/self-motivate. -Ability to communicate effectively with teammates. -Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals. -Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. -Ability to operate heavy equipment safely. -Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. -Ability to use full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers. -Able to use full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing with both legs. -Able to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet of climbing, for service and inspection. -Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators, welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves and etc. -Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products. -Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures -Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation. -Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence. -Overnight travel less than 5% (Training). -Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws

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Benefits

-Flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime).

About Dobbs Equipment, Llc

-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.

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