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Blanchard Machinery

Sells and rents heavy equipment in South Carolina

Field Service Technician

Full-TimeDeadline 10/10/27
No salary listed
Mid
Gaston, SC, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least three years of experience working on heavy equipment is required.
  • A valid driver’s license with a safe driving record and a valid A/B commercial driver’s license are required.
  • A complete set of tools capable of working in and around heavy equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating manuals, and maintenance service manuals is required.
  • Organizational and time-management skills are required, including the ability to set and keep priorities and handle the stress associated with a fast-paced industry and deadlines.
  • Ability to complete work with minimal supervision is required.
  • Strong interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills are required.
  • Ability to represent the company professionally and work with customers professionally is required.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy are required.
  • Ability to handle problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations is required.
  • Ability to work primarily outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions is required.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment and perform standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting is required.
  • Ability to lift up to 75 pounds unassisted is required.
  • Ability to use a broad variety of tools and machines, and to see, read, write, and use computers and other technology to complete job responsibilities is required.
Responsibilities
  • Promote a positive work environment and the company’s vision, mission, and values.
  • Perform job responsibilities safely and promote a safe and healthy work environment.
  • Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, hydraulic-powered, and diesel-powered equipment, from basic troubleshooting and preventive maintenance to component replacement.
  • Maintain, diagnose, and repair diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrain components, winches, high-pressure and centrifugal pumps, air compressors, microprocessor controls, electromechanical equipment, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gearboxes, power take-offs, 12/24-volt electrical systems, equipment cabs and controls, chassis and suspension, and air-conditioning systems.
  • Perform position duties safely, efficiently, and effectively, and conduct company-required inspections.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Install or replace new or reconditioned repair parts and test equipment for proper operation.
  • Provide customer service and perform work in both the shop and the field.
  • Operate lifting devices and complete assigned paperwork.
  • Use diagnostic equipment, including Cat ET and CAT-SIS, and work with electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
  • Prepare parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, service reports, and other necessary reports and forms accurately and completely.
  • Maintain the service truck and its equipment.
  • Perform other related 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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