Wash Rack Specialist & Facilities Maintenance

Dobbs Equipment is seeking a Wash Rack Specialist & Facilities Maintenance professional to perform washing, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment inventory.

Responsibilities

• Work alone with limited supervision.
• Prepare reports and forms required for job assignments.
• Wash and clean machines and equipment.
• Inspect and perform check-out and check-in procedures.
• Document equipment condition before and after utilization.
• Assist with routine inspections, minor repairs, and general maintenance.
• Maintain equipment inventory systems per standard operating procedure.
• Maintain the condition of wash rack sump and separator tanks to ensure compliance with environmental standards.
• Assist in preparing and packaging shipments; deliver parts and components to customers as needed.
• Work safely and adhere to all applicable safety policies; comply with company policies, procedures, and standards.
• 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.
• Report any shop tools, equipment, or vehicle that is not in serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Conduct self to present a professional image of the dealership.
• Operate equipment as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License and 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 the shop.
• Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school, or a minimum of 2 years related experience (preferred).
• Stay current with technical changes.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintain 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.
• Self-manage and self-motivate.
• Flexible schedule, including occasional weekends or overtime.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write diagnoses 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 perform basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division) using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Quick learner with the ability to think creatively.
• Overnight travel less than 5% (for training).
• Bilingual is 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.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including respirators, welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves, etc.
• Full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing.
• Ability to use hand tools, fuel hoses, and 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.
• Frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance, and color vision.
• Regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.