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Blanchard Machinery

Sells and rents heavy equipment in South Carolina

Field Preventive Maintenance Technician

Full-TimeDeadline 8/14/27
No salary listed
Mid
Summerville, SC, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or GED equivalent is required.
  • One year of experience servicing heavy equipment, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, is required.
  • Basic knowledge of safely operating heavy construction equipment is required.
  • Basic heavy equipment service and maintenance knowledge is required.
  • The ability to perform machine inspections is required.
  • The ability to operate a service vehicle is required.
  • Organizational and time management skills are required, including the ability to set and maintain priorities and handle the stress associated with a fast-paced industry and deadlines.
  • The ability to complete work with minimal supervision is required.
  • Interpersonal skills and solid written and oral communication skills are required.
  • The ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced service environment is required.
  • Proficiency with a computer and related software, including Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel, is required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and a high level of accuracy are required.
  • A valid driver's license and a safe driving record are required.
  • The ability to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays is required.
  • The employee must work indoors and outdoors in non-climate-controlled heat, cold, wet or humid, and dry or arid conditions.
  • The employee must use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury or hazardous materials.
  • The job requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting.
  • The employee must be able to lift varied weights.
  • The ability to see, read, and write to complete job responsibilities is required.
  • The ability to use a computer and other technology to complete job responsibilities is required.
Responsibilities
  • Perform field service inspections and general preventive maintenance based on customer service agreements.
  • Perform oil, filter, and lubrication services, including checking and filling fluid levels to original equipment manufacturer specifications.
  • Follow documented Customer Service Agreement processes and guidelines.
  • Maintain detailed lubrication records for all work performed.
  • Take required Scheduled Oil Samples on machine components.
  • Provide customers with service reports, oil samples, and inspection paperwork as work is performed.
  • Inspect equipment for external signs of potential component failure.
  • Inspect and report inoperable safety devices or unsafe conditions.
  • Prepare accurate and complete service reports in a timely manner.
  • Keep field lubrication trucks service-ready, including maintaining customer service fluid supplies.
  • Demonstrate knowledge of proper startup and shutdown procedures for Caterpillar equipment.
  • Work after hours as needed to meet customer demands.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

About the company

Blanchard Machinery sells and rents heavy and compact equipment to contractors and other businesses across South Carolina. Its range includes Cat machines and attachments alongside equipment from other manufacturers, while Blanchard Energy supplies generators and marine engines. Customers can buy used machines, order replacement parts, and arrange maintenance or field repairs through the dealer's service network. The business earns revenue from equipment and parts sales, rentals, and service agreements that help owners maintain machines over their working lives. Established in 1982, Blanchard Machinery is headquartered in West Columbia, South Carolina.

Company Size

501-1,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

West Columbia, SC

Founded

1982

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What believers are saying

  • Full-time hires gain profit-sharing eligibility the next quarter: quarterly payouts include a year-end true-up when annual goals are achieved.
  • Full-time leave starts at three weeks: Blanchard's paid time off sits alongside paid holidays.
  • Sponsored trainees have a direct route to work: ThinkBIG guarantees Blanchard employment after graduation.

What critics are saying

  • Retirement matching requires tenure: employees need one year of service and 1,000 hours before qualifying.
  • ThinkBIG admission is selective: July entry requires college acceptance and limited dealer sponsorship.
  • ThinkBIG classroom hours are unpaid: hourly wages apply only to work during dealership internships.

What makes Blanchard Machinery unique

  • Leadership stays in one family: fourth-generation executives include President Boyd Blanchard and Executive Vice President Joseph Rozier Blanchard.
  • Rebuilds extend the repair business: Cat Certified machine rebuilds include over 350 tests and replacement of over 7,000 parts.
  • Electrical work reaches beyond generators: Blanchard Energy tests protective relays and medium-voltage cables.

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