Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic (PM)

Dobbs Equipment, LLC; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Equipment, LLC is seeking a Heavy Equipment Diesel Mechanic responsible for performing maintenance and lubrication on heavy equipment. This role involves responding to customer needs efficiently and ensuring the equipment is properly serviced. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in industrial equipment maintenance and excellent problem-solving abilities.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL Driver’s License required.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to maintain current product knowledge of John Deere.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-quality lubrication and periodic maintenance service work.
• Build strong customer service relations.
• Complete machine inspections and prepare reports.

Skills

Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance

Strong problem-solving skills

Excellent time management skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to perform basic repairs

Education

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school

Job description

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Summary Of Primary Functions

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Preventative Maintenance Service Technician. This position is responsible for performing high-quality lubrication and periodic maintenance service work on heavy equipment, to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed.

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.

• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Work alone with a limited amount of supervision.
• Correctly service equipment with proper fluids and filters.
• Complete machine inspections.
• Build strong customer service relations.
• Handle customer problems both objectively and tactfully.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
• Report any additional work required on equipment to the Service Manager, for proper and safe operation by the customer.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Bring to the attention of the Service Manager any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Report any additional work required on equipment to the Service Manager, for proper and safe operation by the customer.
• Participate in all training programs as directed by the Service Manager.
• Bring to the attention of the Service Manager any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Always conduct self to present a professional image of the dealership.
• 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.
  
  

Summary Of Primary Functions

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Preventative Maintenance Service Technician. This position is responsible for performing high-quality lubrication and periodic maintenance service work on heavy equipment, to respond to customer needs in a positive, caring, and timely manner and to ensure maximum value for work performed. 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.
• Work alone with a limited amount of supervision.
• Correctly service equipment with proper fluids and filters.
• Complete machine inspections.
• Build strong customer service relations.
• Handle customer problems both objectively and tactfully.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
• Report any additional work required on equipment to the Service Manager, for proper and safe operation by the customer.
• Maintain a clean work area and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Bring to the attention of the Service Manager any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Report any additional work required on equipment to the Service Manager, for proper and safe operation by the customer.
• Participate in all training programs as directed by the Service Manager.
• Bring to the attention of the Service Manager any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Always conduct self to present a professional image of the dealership.
• 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 Class B CDL Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Knowledge of industrial equipment maintenance and operation.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance using special tools and equipment following Technical Manual procedures
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.
  
  

Education, Skill, And/or Experience Requirements

• Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination (preferred).
• Stay current with technical changes.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Maintains current product knowledge of John Deere and competitive products.
• Forklift Certification (preferred).
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to self-manage/self-motivate.
• Flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime).
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write diagnosis and work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.
• Overnight travel less than 5% (Training).
• Bilingual a plus.
  
  

Work Environment

While performing the functions of this job, the employee regularly works in a service shop setting and is exposed to frequently changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and close proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continuously required to:

• Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators, welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves and etc.
• Ability to use full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Able to use full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing with both legs.
• Able to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment
• Able to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet of climbing, for service and inspection.
• The employee is frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs but less than 75 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.
  
  

We’re an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer

Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. We are committed to providing an environment free of discrimination, harassment and retaliation both for our employees and applicants. We make all employment related decisions on the basis of an individual’s qualifications and job performance. We recruit, hire, promote, train, transfer, and make compensation decisions without regard to race, religion, color, creed, national origin, ancestry or citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy status, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Notice to Applicants: We participate in E-Verify in the United States.

Drug Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Notice.

Dobbs Equipment is an Equal Opportunity and At-Will Employer.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Machinery Manufacturing

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