Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician - Field Service

Blanchard Machinery Company; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Benefits package including medical, d

CAT training and development

Friendly work environment

Continued learning and advancement

Job summary

Blanchard Machinery is seeking experienced Field Service Technicians to join its team in South Carolina. You will diagnose, repair, and service CAT equipment at customer sites, maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include troubleshooting mechanical, hydraulic, and diesel systems, inspecting equipment, and completing service reports. Strong reading of schematics and solid communication are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Experience with CAT equipment is a plus.
• Must demonstrate troubleshooting techniques and repair procedures.
• Ability to read electrical/hydraulic schematics and service manuals.
• Strong problem-solving and prioritization in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic, and diesel equipment.
• Inspect and test equipment for proper operation.
• Install or repair new or reconditioned parts.
• Complete paperwork such as parts requisitions, timecards, and service reports.
• Use diagnostic equipment to assist in repairs.
• Maintain service truck and equipment; ensure customer service throughout repair process.

Skills

CAT experience

Electrical troubleshooting

Hydraulic systems

Diagnostic tools

Communication skills

Reading schematics

Lifting operations

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician – Field Service

Job Locations: COLUMBIA * GREENVILLE * HILTON HEAD * MYRTLE BEACH * SPARTANBURG * SUMMERVILLE * ROCK HILL * SIMPSONVILLE * KERSHAW * WALTERBORO * BUCKNER ROAD * FLORENCE * AIKEN * SENECA

Overview

We are looking for experienced Field Service Technicians to join our team. Working for Blanchard gives you plenty of advantages including competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and top‑note training.

As a Blanchard Field Service Technician, you will work on some of the most advanced and hardest working machines in the world. You will be a highly skilled, technically trained, in‑demand member of the worldwide Caterpillar Dealer family. As you develop your skills and experience, you will also have opportunities to advance your career at Blanchard Machinery. We currently have several opportunities around the state of South Carolina.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
• Exposure to world‑class CAT training and development.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies.
• Opportunities for advancement.

Responsibilities

• Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC. Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair of all types mechanical and hydraulic- and diesel‑powered equipment, including diesel engines, transmissions, drive‑train components, winches, high‑pressure pumps, centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electro‑mechanical equipment, hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, gearboxes, PTO's, 12/24v electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, A/C systems etc.
• Perform inspections and test equipment for proper operation.
• Install and/or repair new or reconditioned parts.
• Complete paperwork, including parts requisitions/returns, timecards and service reports.
• Utilize diagnostic equipment and systems to assist in repairs.
• Maintain service truck and all equipment on the service truck.
• Ensure total customer service through direct customer interactions.
• Represent Blanchard Machinery by consistently exhibiting a professional manner, arriving on time and communicating with the customer throughout the repair process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of heavy equipment experience required.
• Previous experience on CAT equipment is a plus.
• Must demonstrate knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
• Possess advanced working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Ability to operate lifting devices.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarization of electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
• Excellent interpersonal and written/oral communication skills are required.
• A demonstrated commitment to accuracy, organization and ability to prioritize tasks is required.
• Possess strong problem‑solving skills, have the ability to set and keep priorities and be able to handle stress associated with a fast‑paced environment and deadlines.

Working Conditions

• The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside (non‑climate controlled) and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.
• Job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift varied weight.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.