Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic

Summary of Primary Functions

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Track Service Technician. This position is responsible for performing inspection, diagnosis, and repair of heavy equipment undercarriage in a shop environment. It involves removing and installing complete undercarriages which include tracks, roller frames, rollers, idlers, and sprocket segments. It also requires performing repairs on broken link assemblies which will include the use of a cutting torch.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Work alone with a limited amount of supervision.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
• Report any additional work required on equipment to the Service Manager, for proper and safe operation by the customer.
• Participate in all training programs as directed by the Service Manager.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• 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.
• Always conduct self to present a professional image of the dealership.
• Extensive knowledge of John Deere equipment, specifically Undercarriage, including their designs, repair, and maintenance is required. (Experience with other comparable brand equipment will be considered on a case-by-case basis.)
• Perform any inspections as required.
• Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
• Knowledge and proficiency with current computer software and related hardware are required.
• Ability to remove and install tracks, rollers, idlers, and sprockets is required.
• Ability to operate equipment is required.
• Perform all service tasks as assigned by the Service Manager, Supervisor, or Shop Foreman.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
• Report to Service Manager any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
• Participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• 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.
• Represent the dealership as a professional Service Technician at all times.
• Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employee’s belongings.
• Reports to work on time, as scheduled.
• Able to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Able to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws (if necessary).

Qualification

• 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.
• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination (preferred).
• Stay current with technical changes.
• Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Forklift Certification (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to self-manage/self-motivate.
• Flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.
• Overnight travel less than 5% (Training).
• Bilingual a plus.

Work Environment

• While performing the functions of this job, the employee regularly works in a service shop setting and is exposed to frequently changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and close proximity to moving mechanical parts.
• The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to:
• Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves and etc.
• Ability to use full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Ability to use full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing with both legs.
• Ability to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment.
• Ability to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet of climbing, for service and inspection.
• The employee is frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.