Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (Field)
About The Position
Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to repair, diagnose, overhaul, and recondition customer and company heavy equipment and components. Depending on the location and assignment, the technician may perform some or all of the listed duties. Repairs may require work beyond the normal schedule for emergency calls or routine service. The description is not exhaustive, and management may assign other duties or projects as necessary. The role involves field service work on heavy equipment, including diagnosing faults, completing repairs and maintenance, testing equipment, maintaining service records and tools, and communicating additional service needs to the Service Manager. The technician must follow company and client safety policies, maintain assigned service vehicles, participate in required training, and represent the dealership professionally. Work may involve varying shifts, days up to 12 hours, weekends, holidays, and limited overnight travel for training.
Requirements
- Valid driver's license and 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 manual procedures.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Ability to stay current with technical changes and maintain product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent time-management skills.
- Ability to self-manage and self-motivate.
- Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
- Ability to write diagnoses and work completed in routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.
- Ability to develop skills in disassembly, assembly, and repair of components and machines.
- Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Quick learner with the ability to think outside the box.
- Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including occasional weekends or overtime.
- Overnight travel of less than 5% for training.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment, including welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, and gloves.
- Ability to use the full range of motion of the back, arms, hands, fingers, and legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing.
- Ability to use hand tools, fuel hoses, and lubrication systems on equipment.
- Ability to climb onto and down from mobile construction equipment, typically involving 3–4 feet of climbing.
- Ability to frequently lift or carry loads greater than 50 pounds but less than 75 pounds.
- Close, distance, and color vision; ability to talk and hear at moderate noise levels.
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 regulations, maintain a safe work environment, and comply with Dobbs Equipment and client safety policies.
- Read work orders and observe and listen to equipment in operation to diagnose malfunctions and plan repair procedures.
- Install fuel injection nozzles and pumps; change or recharge batteries; and replace transmissions, hydraulic systems, and component parts.
- Inspect protective guards, loose bolts, and safety devices, and make necessary adjustments.
- Report shortages, malfunctions, and additional work needed for proper and safe equipment operation to the Service Manager.
- Lubricate moving parts and operate repaired equipment to verify it conforms to specifications.
- Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices using blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Remove, replace, and repair tires, undercarriages, and earth-moving and timber-harvesting attachments.
- Maintain records of time, parts, work orders, and supplies used to repair and service customer and dealership equipment.
- Care for shop tools and equipment.
- Continue revenue-producing work as needed.
- Read schematics showing operating specifications and the evaluation required for a unit or component.
- Test units for conformance with operating requirements, such as specified horsepower and lifting performance.
- Help keep new and used whole goods in good working condition.
- Keep the assigned service vehicle clean and perform daily maintenance and inspections.
- Participate in required service training programs to develop skills and knowledge.
- Represent the dealership professionally and report to work on time as scheduled.
- Operate company vehicles in compliance with state motor vehicle safety laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
