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. Work may require hours beyond the normal schedule for emergency calls or routine service. Other duties or projects may be assigned by management. The technician follows safety rules and procedures, diagnoses equipment malfunctions, performs repairs and maintenance, tests equipment, and keeps accurate records of time, parts, work orders, and supplies. The role includes maintaining tools and an assigned service vehicle, participating in required training, and representing the dealership professionally. Work takes place in a field service setting with exposure to changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and moving mechanical parts. The job may require workdays up to 12 hours, varying shifts, 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 and Technical Manual procedures.
- Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
- Current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
- Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- 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 completed work in routine reports and correspondence.
- Ability to apply common-sense understanding to written, oral, or diagram-form instructions.
- Ability to develop skills in component and machine disassembly, assembly, and repair.
- Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
- 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 or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3–4 feet, for service and inspection.
- Ability to frequently lift or carry loads greater than 50 pounds and less than 75 pounds.
- Required vision includes close, distance, and color vision.
- Ability to talk or 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.
- Quick learning and the ability to think outside the box.
- Overnight travel of less than 5% for training.
Responsibilities
- Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe work environment and safe work habits.
- Read job orders and observe and listen to equipment in operation to identify malfunctions and plan work 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 adjustments as needed.
- Check for and report shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
- Lubricate moving parts and operate repaired equipment to verify it conforms to specifications.
- Fabricate lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices based on blueprints or schematic drawings.
- Remove, replace, and repair tires, undercarriages, and earthmoving and timber-harvesting attachments.
- Maintain records of time, parts, work orders, and supplies used to service and repair customer and dealership equipment.
- Report additional work needed to ensure equipment operates properly and safely to the Service Manager.
- Maintain and care for shop tools and equipment.
- Follow safe work procedures throughout the department.
- Read schematics describing unit or component operating specifications and required evaluations.
- Continue revenue-producing work as needed.
- Test equipment for operating requirements, including specified horsepower and lifting performance.
- Help ensure new and used whole goods are in good working condition.
- Maintain the assigned service vehicle, including cleanliness, daily maintenance, and inspections.
- Participate in required service training programs to develop skills and knowledge.
- Represent the dealership professionally as a Service Technician.
- Report to work on time and as scheduled.
- Operate company vehicles in compliance with state motor vehicle safety laws.
- Adhere to Dobbs Equipment and client safety policies.
- Perform field service work using required personal protective equipment and tools.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
