Field Service Technician: Construction Equipment & Training

Thompson Machinery; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan options

Vision and dental insurance

401k matching

Profit Sharing

8 paid holidays annually

Job summary

Thompson Machinery in Mississippi seeks a Field Service Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair Caterpillar diesel powered construction equipment. You’ll work largely independently from a company field service truck at customer sites and service shops across the region.

This role requires interpreting manuals, schematics, and using test equipment, with travel up to 25% and possible overtime. A high school diploma and 5+ years of diagnostics experience are preferred; a basic set of

Qualifications

• Field Service Technician training and/or equipment service and maintenance training through accredited technical schools or manufacturer training.
• Five (5) or more years’ experience with equipment diagnostics and advanced troubleshooting on construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret technical instructions and safety manuals.
• Provide advanced troubleshooting and high-quality repair service on construction equipment.
• Travel in an assigned region; overtime, weekends, and holidays as needed; up to 25% overnight travel.
• Maintain tools and communicate with customers to ensure a positive experience.

Skills

Diagnostics experience

Advanced troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

Technical school training

Tools

Industrial tools

Multimeters

Torque wrenches

Air tools

Job description

Thompson Machinery in Mississippi seeks a Field Service Technician to maintain, diagnose, and repair Caterpillar diesel powered construction equipment. You’ll work largely independently from a company field service truck at customer sites and service shops across the region.

This role requires interpreting manuals, schematics, and using test equipment, with travel up to 25% and possible overtime. A high school diploma and 5+ years of diagnostics experience are preferred; a basic set of