Heavy Equipment Service Technician – Diagnostics & Repairs

Dobbs Equipment; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Equipment in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Service Technician to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and recondition heavy equipment and components. You may handle emergencies or routine service, with a flexible schedule including weekends or overtime as needed.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years related experience, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and the ability to communicate effectively with teammates.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or equivalent from a 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).

Responsibilities

• Follow safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments.
• Recondition, repair, service, and assemble machines/equipment.
• Diagnose problems and determine repairs needed.
• Perform inspections as required.
• Maintain records of time, parts, and supplies used.
• Report to Service Manager any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety.
• Represent the dealership as a professional Service Technician.
• Operate trucks and equipment with extreme care.
• Complete dis-assembly and inspection to facilitate parts ordering.
• Participate in service training programs.

Skills

Industrial equipment maintenance

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

Two-year degree

Experience 2+ years

Job description

Dobbs Equipment in Orlando, FL is seeking an experienced Service Technician to diagnose, repair, overhaul, and recondition heavy equipment and components. You may handle emergencies or routine service, with a flexible schedule including weekends or overtime as needed.

The role requires an associate degree or equivalent with 2+ years related experience, strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and the ability to communicate effectively with teammates.