Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (Field)

Dobbs Equipment • Ladson, SC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and recondition customer and company heavy equipment and components. Depending on the location and assignment, the technician may perform some or all listed duties. Repairs may require work beyond the normal schedule for emergency calls or routine service. Management may assign additional duties or projects as needed.

The technician follows safety policies and procedures, diagnoses equipment problems, carries out repairs and maintenance, tests equipment for operating conformance, and maintains accurate records of time, parts, work orders, and supplies. The role includes field service work and maintenance of an assigned service vehicle, shop tools, and equipment. The technician represents the dealership professionally, reports to work as scheduled, and participates in required service training.

The job regularly 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. Physical duties include using personal protective equipment and hand tools, climbing onto or down from mobile equipment, and frequently lifting or carrying loads greater than 50 pounds but less than 75 pounds. The schedule may include shifts of up to 12 hours, weekends, holidays, and overtime as needed. Overnight travel for training is less than 5%.

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 with special tools and equipment, following technical manual procedures.
• 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 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 understand and carry out instructions provided in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to develop skills in disassembly, assembly, and repair of components and machines.
• Ability to perform arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends or overtime as needed, and to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to travel overnight less than 5% for training.
• Ability to use required personal protective equipment, hand tools, fuel hoses, and lubrication systems; climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment; and meet the stated physical demands.
• Ability to work in a field setting with exposure to changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and moving mechanical parts.

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 maintain a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Read job orders and observe or listen to equipment in operation to determine 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 adjustments.
• Report shortages, malfunctions, and additional work required for proper and safe equipment operation to the Service Manager.
• Lubricate moving parts and operate repaired equipment to verify conformance with specifications.
• Fabricate lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematics.
• Remove, replace, and repair tires, undercarriages, and earthmoving and timber-harvesting attachments.
• Maintain records of time, parts, work orders, and supplies used in servicing customer and dealership equipment.
• Maintain and care for shop tools and equipment, and perform assigned service-vehicle cleanliness, maintenance, and inspections.
• Read schematics describing operating specifications and required evaluations.
• Perform revenue-producing work as needed and test equipment for requirements such as horsepower and lifting performance.
• Help ensure new and used equipment is in good working condition.
• 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.
• Adhere to Dobbs Equipment and client safety policies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree