Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop

Blanchard Machinery; South Carolina; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401K and profit sharing

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Continuous learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading heavy equipment firm seeks a Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician to maintain and repair various heavy machinery, including trucks and loaders. Candidates should have at least 1 year of experience with diesel equipment repair and the ability to interpret schematics. A high school diploma is required. The role offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience maintaining and repairing diesel equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret service manuals.
• Familiarization with electronic cables and sensors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose and repair heavy equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance and conduct inspections.
• Complete service reports accurately and on time.

Skills

Troubleshooting techniques

Heavy equipment repair

Operation of lifting devices

Use of diagnostic equipment

Reading electrical/hydraulic schematics

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop

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Locations

• GREENVILLE
• HILTON HEAD
• MYRTLE BEACH
• SPARTANBURG
• SUMMERVILLE
• ROCK HILL
• SIMPSONVILLE
• HAILE
• WALTERBORO
• BUCKNER ROAD
• FLORENCE
• AIKEN
• SENECA

Responsibilities

• Maintain, diagnose and repair a variety of heavy equipment, such as Off-highway Trucks, Compactors, Dozers, Excavators, Wheel and Backhoe Loaders, Graders, Skid Steer Loaders and Telehandlers.
• Accurately disassemble, inspect, determine parts needed and reassemble to factory specifications.
• Accurately perform preventive maintenance, test equipment and conduct inspections to ensure proper operation.
• Operate lifting devices.
• Order, exchange and return parts for assigned jobs in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate proper use of service information systems.
• Complete service reports and all other paperwork accurately and on time.
• Performs all tasks by adhering to and following all applicable and required safety standards and procedures at all times.
• Ensure total customer service through direct customer interactions.
• May perform other related duties as requested and/or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 1 year experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel equipment.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures.
• Able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Ability to operate lifting devices.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarization with electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
• A demonstrated commitment to accuracy, organization and ability to prioritize tasks is required.
• Previous experience on CAT equipment is a plus.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive Pay.
• 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.

About Blanchard Machinery

Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results.