Field Heavy Equipment Mechanic

Vermeer Southeast; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid Training

Health insurance

Dental and Vision plan

Flexible Spending Accounts

Company Paid Telehealth Program - Medi

401K Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays & Vacation

Job summary

Vermeer Southeast is seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Mechanic to provide exceptional service by inspecting and diagnosing heavy equipment, then performing necessary repairs within the allotted time. You will service mechanical, hydraulic, electrical and diesel systems and travel to customer sites as needed.

You will record diagnoses, part needs and repair times, and attend training to stay current with equipment and safety practices. A valid CDL and basic tool set are required.

Qualifications

• 2 years technical training or equivalent heavy equipment industry experience.
• Valid CDL required.
• Ability to read schematics and diagnose hydraulic, electrical and CAN/BUS systems.
• Must maintain a basic set of diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Travel to customer sites and service equipment on site.
• Diagnose failures and perform necessary repairs using diagnostic tools.
• Record diagnoses, order parts, and estimate repair time.
• Attend and complete required technician training classes.
• Follow safety precautions and apply hazard controls.

Skills

Hydraulic systems

Diesel systems

Electrical systems

CAN/BUS networks

Reading schematics

CDL

Diagnosing equipment issues

Safety awareness

Education

2 years technical training/certification or equivalent heavy equipment industry experience

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Schematics reading tools

Hydraulic test equipment

Job description

About the role

The Field Heavy Equipment Mechanic provides exceptional customer service in dealership through accurate inspections for defects and equipment diagnoses, and performs necessary services in the allotted time frame for each job.

What you'll do

• Maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems
• Maintain service trucks and travel to customer sites
• Demonstrated abilities to diagnose equipment failures and perform necessary repairs utilizing appropriate diagnostic tools.
• Record and document the diagnoses and procedures, order necessary parts, and estimate time to complete equipment repairs.
• Attends and successfully completes required technician training classes
• Working knowledge of the hazards and practical application of safety precautions common to equipment

Qualifications

• 2 years technical training/certification or equivalent heavy equipment industry experience
• Must have a valid Driver's License: CDL
• Ability to read schematics and repair mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and CAN/BUS systems
• Must maintain a proper minimum set of tools to diagnose, disassemble, and reassemble components for most equipment repairs (specialty tools are provided)
• Basic oxy/acetylene cutting and welding skills

Benefits offered

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - Certified Employee-Owned
• Paid Training
• Corporate Chaplains Program
• Health insurance
• Dental and Vision plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Company Paid Telehealth Program - MediOrbis
• 401K Retirement Plan
• Paid Holidays & Vacation
• Others

We are a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Vermeer Southeast

Vermeer Southeast Sales & Service, Inc, founded in 1967 is a heavy equipment sales and services dealer with locations in Florida, Georgia, and Alabama. Vermeer Southeast is a 100% employee owned company.