Heavy Equipment Diesel Field Mechanic

Dobbs Equipment, LLC; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Equipment, LLC is seeking an experienced Road Building Field Service Technician focused on paving equipment for our Road Building/Paving department. The role involves repairing, diagnosing, overhauling, and reconditioning heavy equipment and components for customers and the company.

Some duties may require extended hours for emergencies or routine service as needed. The position requires working within the field and shop environments, performing maintenance, and ensuring safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation.

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and maintain a safe work environment.
• Reads job orders and observes equipment to determine malfunctions and plan procedures.
• Installs fuel injection nozzles and pumps, changes or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions and hydraulic components.
• Examines safety guards, loose bolts, and devices and makes adjustments.
• Maintains and services shop tools and equipment.
• Maintains records of time, parts, and work orders for repairs and servicing.

Skills

Driver's license

Equipment maintenance

Diagnostics

Fabrication

Job description

Summary Of Primary FunctionsDobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Road Building Field Service Technician. The position will mainly focus on the paving equipment for our Road Building/Paving department. Technicians are responsible for the repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and reconditioning maintenance of customer and company heavy equipment and components. Depending on the location and assignment, the technician will be responsible for some, or all the functions and duties listed below. These repairs may require working hours in addition to the normal work schedule for emergency calls or routine service as required. This job description does not include a complete listing of all the duties and functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign other duties or projects as necessary.

Summary Of Primary Functions

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Road Building Field Service Technician. The position will mainly focus on the paving equipment for our Road Building/Paving department. Technicians are responsible for the repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and reconditioning maintenance of customer and company heavy equipment and components. Depending on the location and assignment, the technician will be responsible for some, or all the functions and duties listed below. These repairs may require working hours in addition to the normal work schedule for emergency calls or routine service as required. This job description does not include a complete listing of all the duties and functions of the position. Management reserves the right to assign other duties or projects as necessary.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. (Other duties may be assigned)

• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Reads job order and observes and listens to equipment in operation to determine malfunction and plans work procedures.
• Installs fuel injection nozzles and pumps, changes, or recharges batteries, and replaces transmissions, hydraulic systems, and component parts.
• Examines protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on equipment, and makes adjustments.
• Check and report any shortages and malfunctions to the Service Manager.
• Lubricates moving parts and drives repaired equipment to verify conformance to specifications.
• Fabricates special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to blueprints or schematic drawings.
• Removes, replaces, and repairs tires, undercarriages, and earth moving and timber harvesting attachments.
• Maintain records and account for all time, parts, work orders and supplies used in repairing and servicing both customer and dealership equipment.
• Report to Service Manager any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
• Maintains and cares for the shop tools and equipment.
• Ensures work is performed safely and safe work procedures are followed throughout the department.
• Reads schematics demoting operating specifications for unit or component and type of evaluation required.
• Continues to work on revenue producing work as needed.
• Tests unit for conformance with operating requirements such as specified horsepower and lifting performance.
• Helps ensure that our new and used whole goods are in good working conditions.
• Maintains assigned service vehicle in areas of cleanliness, daily maintenance, and inspections.
• Participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
• Represent the dealership as a professional Service Technician at all times.
• Reports to work on time, as scheduled.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour days, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws
• All employees are expected to adhere to the safety policies of Dobbs Equipment and the clients for whom we work.
• Following the safety policies of Dobbs is a condition of employment and is everyone’s responsibility.

Qualification

The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation.
• Ability to