Field Service Technician – Heavy Equipment, 4‑Day Week

Puckett Machinery Company; Flowood (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

4-day workweek

Benefits package

Company service truck

Technical training

Career growth

Independence in field

Job summary

Puckett Machinery Company seeks a Field Service Technician to service Caterpillar machinery in Mississippi. You’ll travel to job sites, diagnose and repair heavy equipment, and perform preventive maintenance with a customer-first approach.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of diesel tech experience, a valid Class D license, and the ability to work outdoors on 8–12 hour shifts with overtime. A company truck and ongoing training are provided.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of hands-on diesel technician experience, preferably with Caterpillar or competitive heavy equipment.
• 2+ years of experience in a field service environment preferred.
• Current Class D driver’s license, DOT medical card, and clean MVR required.
• Familiarity with DOT regulations and ability to work in safety/compliance.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair, and maintain Caterpillar and allied diesel-powered heavy equipment at customer job sites—safely and efficiently.
• Perform hands-on service: disassembly, assembly, installation, and troubleshooting of hydraulic, powertrain, electrical, and diesel systems.
• Use industry tools to test, measure, and adjust components; determine reusability of parts per OEM standards.
• Complete detailed service reports on inspections and repairs using standard procedures.
• Maintain vehicle logs, DOT documentation, safety compliance, and service truck readiness.

Skills

Diesel engine knowledge

Troubleshooting

Electrical diagnostics

Reading schematics

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Puckett Machinery Company seeks a Field Service Technician to service Caterpillar machinery in Mississippi. You’ll travel to job sites, diagnose and repair heavy equipment, and perform preventive maintenance with a customer-first approach.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years of diesel tech experience, a valid Class D license, and the ability to work outdoors on 8–12 hour shifts with overtime. A company truck and ongoing training are provided.