Field Service Mechanic DOT Wed, 25 Jun 2025

Witt/Kieffer; Hope Mills (NC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in equipment services is hiring a Field Service Mechanic DOT. The role involves ensuring excellent customer relations through prompt service and technical expertise, requiring a valid driver's license, vocational training, and significant hands-on experience in diesel mechanics.

Benefits

Medical/Prescription

Dental

Vision

Vacation

401K

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of experience in diesel mechanics.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Must be DOT certifiable (21+ years old).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose malfunctions and perform repairs on customer premises.
• Consult with Service Supervisor for effective scheduling.
• Train new servicemen as needed.

Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Technical Skills

Education

Vocational schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair

Three years of experience in diesel mechanics and hydraulics

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Category Manufacturing

Description

Field Service Mechanic DOT

Raliegh, NC

Taylor Sudden Service provides exclusive worldwide distribution of genuine Taylor OEM parts and forklift service for equipment designed, manufactured, and marketed by Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Backed by a network of parts and service centers, nationwide dealer support organizations, and factory-trained service technicians, SSI is committed to providing the best parts and service support in the industry. We offer training schools for our service technicians on a regular basis, ensuring the best possible service to Taylor Machine Works' customers. Sudden Service, INC (SSI) is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.

Job Summary:

The accountability of this position is for the continuation of excellent customer relations between TMW and customers of new and used equipment by providing prompt and efficient service as authorized by the customer and as assigned by the Service Supervisor. This 'Service after Sales' contact helps to enhance the company image and reputation in the field and directly affects repeat sales. The incumbent develops a personal relationship with the customer and establishes a source for service and parts, showing a positive and concerned interest in customer needs evidenced as follows: (a) upon delivery of a machine - assembling, if necessary, performing inspections, training operator in machine operation, its functions and capabilities, setting forth warranty and maintenance requirements; (b) making routine calls as time permits; (c) performing prompt and satisfactory repair or replacement service; (d) correct reporting of time, parts, travel, etc., to assure correct billing.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Consults with Service Supervisor to plan effective work and travel schedule, giving priority to customer need, considering location of machine and availability of parts.
• Diagnose malfunctions: repairs and/or replaces worn and defective parts; installs new assemblies, adjusts devices and controls - to correct malfunctions and to keep machines in operating condition.
• Provides tools and parts and arranges for facilities to perform repair work (usually on customer premises).
• Inspects, operates, and tests machines upon initial delivery, at specified inspection intervals and upon completion of any repair work to ensure proper functioning of equipment and its components.
• Reports to Service Supervisor such information as name of customer, description of machine, nature of malfunction, the time involved in working, driving, and waiting, mileage, etc., so that proper accounts can be charged, and proper billing can be made.
• Strives to increase technical skills through attendance at company-sponsored vocational schools, annual training meeting of departmental personnel and reading of technical literature.
• Promotes and enhances the company image by maintaining a neat, personal appearance and by keeping the service truck in a clean, polished, and orderly condition.
• Experienced or advanced servicemen are expected to serve as troubleshooters on recurring or unusual problems, conferring with Engineering, Manufacturing, and other service personnel to resolve.
• Experienced or advanced servicemen will be expected to train new servicemen or to supervise a team of servicemen in the assembling or servicing of large units or in a joint effort on large repair jobs.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills required.

• This job requires stooping, bending, climbing, and the capability of lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Incumbent must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record, since employee will be driving company owned vehicle and will be covered under corporate insurance which has strict coverage requirements.
• Must be DOT certifiable. (Must be 21 years of age to be DOT certified).
• Incumbents will be required on occasion to stay overnight at out-of-town locations.

Education and Experience:

• Some vocational or formal schooling in hydraulics and diesel engine repair.
• Three years on the job experience in diesel mechanics and hydraulics. Schooling in these fields could substitute for some of the job experience.
• While it is not a requirement that the FSM pass the AWSD14 Welding Test, the incumbent is required to pass the tacker test. The FSM is encouraged to practice and improve welding skills to pass the AWSD14 Welding Test to be considered for future promotions.

Benefits:

• Medical/Prescription
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 10 Holidays
• 401K
• Life Insurance

Position Requirements

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Position Field Service Mechanic DOT

Division Sudden Service, Inc

Close Date

Number of Openings 1

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

Hiring Manager(s) Clarence Robinette

Req Number MAN-25-00264

Open Date 6/25/2025

Location SSI-Hope Mills

About the Organization Backed by over 95 years of experience, The Taylor Group has become a worldwide operation with sales driven by the professional and aggressive activities of a vast domestic dealer sales, direct sales, and international sales organization. TMW designs, engineers, and manufactures more than 100 models of industrial lift equipment with lift capacities from 4,000 lbs. to 125,000 lbs. At the very center of this success has been an unwavering commitment to the key concepts of Faith-Vision-Work by the members of the Taylor family and employees who collectively form The Big Red Team! Taylor Machine Works, Inc. is a subsidiary of the Taylor Group of Companies, a third-generation family-owned business based in Louisville, MS since 1927.

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