Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (Field)
About The Position
Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to repair, diagnose, overhaul, and maintain customer and company heavy equipment and components. Depending on location and assignment, the technician may perform some or all of the duties described. Repairs may require work beyond the normal schedule for emergency calls or routine service. Management may assign additional duties or projects as needed. The role involves inspecting and testing equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, repairing or replacing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic components, and maintaining equipment and service vehicles. The technician records time, parts, work orders, and supplies; reports shortages, malfunctions, and additional work needs to the Service Manager; and keeps tools and equipment in good condition. The position also includes ongoing technical training, representing the dealership professionally, and following Dobbs Equipment and customer safety policies. The technician works regularly in a field service setting with exposure to changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and moving mechanical parts. The role requires physical activity including climbing onto equipment, using tools and protective equipment, and frequently lifting or carrying loads over 50 pounds but under 75 pounds. Work may involve shifts of up to 12 hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, 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 competing products.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
- Strong problem-solving skills and excellent 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 diagrammed instructions using sound judgment.
- Ability to develop skills in disassembly, assembly, and repair of components and machines.
- Ability to perform arithmetic with whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- Ability to travel overnight less than 5% of the time for training.
- Ability to use required personal protective equipment and hand tools, fuel hoses, and lubrication systems.
- Ability to climb onto and down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3–4 feet.
- Ability to frequently lift or carry loads greater than 50 pounds but less than 75 pounds.
- Required vision includes 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 of education and experience.
- Forklift certification.
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules and procedures and maintain a safe work environment.
- Read job orders and observe or listen to equipment to diagnose malfunctions and plan repairs.
- 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 adjustments as needed.
- Check for and report shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
- Lubricate moving parts and operate repaired equipment to verify that it meets specifications.
- Fabricate lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, and other devices using blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Remove, replace, and repair tires, undercarriages, and earthmoving and timber-harvesting attachments.
- Record and account for time, parts, work orders, and supplies used in repairs and service.
- Report additional work needed to ensure proper equipment operation and safety to the Service Manager.
- Maintain and care for shop tools and equipment.
- Perform revenue-producing work as needed.
- Read schematics and determine operating specifications and required evaluations for units or components.
- Test equipment for conformance with operating requirements, including horsepower and lifting performance.
- Help ensure new and used equipment is in good working condition.
- Maintain the cleanliness, daily maintenance, and inspection of the assigned service vehicle.
- Participate in required service training programs.
- Represent the dealership professionally and report to work as scheduled.
- Operate company vehicles and comply with applicable motor vehicle safety laws.
- Operate heavy equipment safely and follow Dobbs Equipment and client safety policies.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
