Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (Field)

Dobbs Equipment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Equipment in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to repair, diagnose, overhaul, and recondition heavy equipment and components. You will read job orders, plan procedures, and perform on-site servicing to meet safety and performance specs.

The role may include long hours, emergency calls, and travel as needed, with some 12-hour days and weekend work. Maintain records and ensure equipment safety and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience repairing and diagnosing heavy equipment.
• Ability to plan procedures from job requests and observations.
• Commitment to safety rules and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Read job orders and observe equipment to determine malfunctions.
• Install fuel injection components, replace batteries, and service transmissions and hydraulics.
• Maintain records of parts, hours, and service performed.
• Ensure equipment is safe and properly tested after service.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair & diagnostics

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Safety compliance

Tools

Fuel injection systems

Battery replacement

Transmissions

Hydraulic components

Job description

ORLANDO TECH Full Time Orlando, FL, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2813

Summary of Primary Functions:

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician. 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
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