Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (Shop)

Dobbs Equipment, LLC•Ladson, SC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Service Technician to repair, diagnose, overhaul, recondition, and maintain customer and company heavy equipment and components. Depending on location and assignment, the technician may perform some or all of the listed duties. Work may extend beyond the normal schedule for emergency calls or routine service needs. Management may assign additional duties or projects as necessary. The technician works in a service shop and follows safety rules and policies. The role includes operating heavy equipment and, when necessary, company vehicles. The position may require working up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed. Overnight travel for training is less than 5%.

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 following technical manual procedures.
Ability to operate heavy equipment safely around the shop.
Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
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 diagram-based instructions.
Ability to develop skills in disassembly, assembly, and repair of components and machines.
Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals.
Quick learner with the ability to think outside the box.
Ability to work up to 12-hour days and varying shifts, including weekends and holidays as needed.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, sometimes including weekends or overtime.
Overnight travel for training is less than 5%.
Ability to work in the specified shop environment and meet the described physical demands.

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.
Current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
Forklift certification.
Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Follow safety rules and regulations and maintain a safe work environment and safe work habits.
Recondition, repair, service, and assemble machines and industrial equipment.
Diagnose problems and determine necessary repairs.
Perform required inspections.
Report shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
Maintain records and account for time, parts, and supplies used in equipment repairs and service.
Handle customer problems objectively and tactfully.
Assist in directing helpers or on-the-job trainees and provide instructions as needed.
Complete disassembly and inspection efficiently so parts can be ordered and machine work scheduled promptly.
Perform service tasks assigned by the Service Manager, Supervisor, or Shop Foreman.
Prepare reports and forms required for job assignments.
Report additional work needed to ensure equipment operates properly and safely.
Participate in required service training programs.
Maintain a clean, neat, and orderly work area.
Report shop tools, equipment, or vehicles that are unserviceable or unsafe to the Service Manager.
Represent the dealership professionally as a Service Technician.
Operate trucks and equipment carefully and follow applicable motor vehicle safety laws.
Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employees’ belongings.
Report to work on time as scheduled.