Heavy Equipment Field Tech: Repair & Diagnostics

Dobbs Equipment; Lewiston Downs (GA); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to perform repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and maintenance of heavy equipment and components at customer sites and our own locations.

The role requires strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, the ability to read schematics and manuals, and commitment to safety. Overnight travel is limited; flexibility for extended shift hours may be needed.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Strong problem-solving 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).

Responsabilités

• 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.

Connaissances

Valid Driver’s License

Industrial equipment maintenance

Operate heavy equipment safely

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivated

Formation

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

2 years related experience

Outils

Technical manuals

John Deere product knowledge

Description du poste

Dobbs Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to perform repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and maintenance of heavy equipment and components at customer sites and our own locations.

The role requires strong mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic knowledge, the ability to read schematics and manuals, and commitment to safety. Overnight travel is limited; flexibility for extended shift hours may be needed.