Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Summary Of Primary Functions

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Service Technician. Technicians are responsible for the repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and reconditioning maintenance of customer and company heavy equipment and components. Depending on the location and assignment, the technician will be responsible for some, or all, of the functions and duties listed below.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• To recondition, repair, service, and assemble any machines/industrial equipment.
• To diagnose problems and determine what repairs are needed.
• To check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
• To maintain records and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing both customer and dealership equipment.
• To handle customer problems both objectively and tactfully.
• To assist in directing work of helpers or on the job trainees and provide instructions as required.
• To prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
• To report to Service Manager any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
• To participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
• To maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• To bring to the attention of the Service Manager any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• To represent the dealership as a professional Service Technician at all times.
• To operate trucks and equipment with extreme care and caution.
• To maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employee’s belongings.
• To report to work on time, as scheduled.
• To be able to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• To be able to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws (if necessary).
• To adhere to the safety policies of Dobbs Equipment and the clients for whom we work.
• To follow the safety policies of Dobbs is a condition of employment and is everyone’s responsibility.

Qualification

• A valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely around shop.
• An associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination (preferred).
• To stay current with technical changes.
• To maintain current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Forklift Certification (preferred).
• To communicate effectively with teammates.
• To have strong problem-solving skills.
• To have excellent time management skills.
• To be able to self-manage/self-motivate.
• To have a flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime).
• To have the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• To have the ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
• To have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• To develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
• To have the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• To be a quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.
• To have overnight travel less than 5% (Training).
• Bilingual a plus.