Dobbs Equipment, LLC · 1 day ago
Service Technician
Ladson, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expDobbs Equipment, LLC is seeking an experienced Road Building Field Service Technician to focus on paving equipment for their Road Building/Paving department. The technician will be responsible for the repair, diagnosis, overhaul, and maintenance of heavy equipment and components, ensuring safety and operational efficiency.
CommercialConstructionIndustrial
Responsibilities
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
Required
Valid 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
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
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
Ability to communicate effectively with teammates
Strong problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills
Must be able to self-manage/self-motivate
Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including 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
Preferred
Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school or a minimum of 2 years related experience and/or equivalent combination
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
Flexible schedule (sometimes weekends or overtime)
Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box
Overnight travel less than 5% (Training)
Bilingual a plus
Company
Dobbs Equipment, LLC
Dobbs Equipment offers a full range of products, parts, and service tailored to meet the unique needs of the construction industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Adam Tschetter
Chief Executive Officer
Ben Richmond
VP / CFO
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