Field Heavy Equipment Mechanic

vse-careers; Pensacola (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Paid Training

Chaplains Program

Health insurance

Dental & Vision

FSA

401K

Paid Holidays

Other benefits

Job summary

Vermeer Southeast, a heavy equipment dealer, is seeking a Field Heavy Equipment Mechanic to provide exceptional customer service by accurately inspecting equipment, diagnosing defects, and completing necessary services within the allotted time.

The role involves maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems, plus travel to customer sites and documenting work. CDL is required and basic welding skills are a plus.

Qualifications

• 2 years technical training 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and repair of mechanical, hydro-static, hydraulic, electrical, and diesel systems
• Maintain service trucks and travel to customer sites
• Diagnose equipment failures and perform necessary repairs with appropriate diagnostic tools
• Record and document diagnoses and procedures, order parts, and estimate repair times
• Attend and complete required technician training classes
• Follow safety hazards precautions applicable to equipment

Skills

Read schematics

Hydraulic systems repair

Electrical diagnostics

CAN/BUS systems

Tooling & diagnostics

Education

2 years technical training or equivalent heavy equipment experience

Job description

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.

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