Heavy Equipment Diesel Field Mechanic (Road Building/Paving)
About The Position
Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Road Building Field Service Technician for its Road Building/Paving department, with a primary focus on paving equipment. The technician repairs, diagnoses, overhauls, and performs reconditioning maintenance on customer and company heavy equipment and components. Duties may vary by location and assignment, and may include additional hours for emergency calls or routine service. Management may assign other duties or projects as needed. The position involves field service work in changing temperatures and exposure to wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and moving mechanical parts. The technician must follow Dobbs Equipment and client safety policies, represent the dealership professionally, maintain service vehicles and tools, keep accurate service records, and participate in required training. The role may require shifts up to 12 hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, and limited overnight travel for training.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and ability to maintain a clean driving record.
- Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation.
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment in accordance with technical manuals.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
- Strong problem-solving and time-management skills; ability to self-manage and stay motivated.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write diagnoses and completed work in routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to follow written, oral, or diagram-based instructions using sound judgment.
- Ability to develop skills in disassembly, assembly, and repair of components and machines.
- Basic arithmetic ability using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends or overtime.
- Ability to work using personal protective equipment and perform the physical tasks described for the role, including climbing onto equipment and frequently lifting or carrying loads over 50 pounds and under 75 pounds.
- Overnight travel of less than 5% for training.
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or at least two years of related experience or an equivalent combination.
- Forklift certification.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
- Read job orders and observe and listen to operating equipment to diagnose malfunctions and plan repairs.
- Repair, overhaul, and maintain heavy equipment, including installing fuel injection nozzles and pumps; replacing batteries, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and component parts; and repairing tires, undercarriages, and attachments.
- Inspect protective guards, bolts, and safety devices and make necessary adjustments.
- Report shortages, malfunctions, and additional work needed for safe and proper equipment operation to the Service Manager.
- Lubricate moving parts and test repaired equipment for conformance with operating specifications, including horsepower and lifting performance.
- Fabricate lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices using blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Maintain records of time, parts, work orders, and supplies used in service work.
- Maintain shop tools and equipment and keep the assigned service vehicle clean, maintained, and inspected.
- Perform revenue-producing work as needed and help ensure new and used equipment is in good working condition.
- Participate in required service training and maintain current technical and product knowledge.
- Operate company vehicles and comply with motor vehicle safety laws.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled; work varying shifts, up to 12-hour days, weekends, holidays, or overtime as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
