B

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 is required.
  • At least 3 years of experience working on heavy equipment is required.
  • A valid driver's license, 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.
  • Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic circuits, drawings, and prints is required.
  • Basic working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems is required.
  • Ability to use diagnostic equipment such as Cat ET and CAT-SIS is required.
  • Familiarity with electronic cables, connections, and sensors is required.
  • Organizational and time management skills are required.
  • Ability to set and maintain priorities and handle work-related stress associated with a fast-paced industry and deadlines is required.
  • Ability to complete work with minimal supervision is required.
  • Written and oral communication skills are required to work with customers professionally.
  • Problem-solving skills and attention to detail and accuracy are required.
  • Ability to address problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations is required.
  • Ability to work outdoors in heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions is required.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury or hazardous materials is required.
  • Ability to stand, stoop, squat, push, pull, twist, turn, and lift is required, including lifting up to 75 pounds unassisted.
  • Ability to use a broad variety of tools and machines and to use computers and other technology is required to complete job responsibilities.
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 equipment and components including diesel engines, transmissions, drivetrain components, winches, high-pressure pumps, 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 assigned duties safely, efficiently, and effectively.
  • Perform company-required inspections.
  • Perform basic troubleshooting on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
  • Install or replace new or reconditioned repair parts.
  • Test equipment for proper operation.
  • Provide customer service.
  • Perform both shop and field work; shift work, weekends, and 24-hour on-call duty may be required.
  • Operate lifting devices.
  • Complete assigned paperwork, including parts requisitions, timecards, part returns, service reports, and other necessary reports and forms.
  • Maintain the service truck and the equipment carried on it.
  • 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

Get referred to Blanchard Machinery

See people who can refer or advise you

Simplify Jobs

Simplify's Take

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.

Help us improve and share your feedback! Did you find this helpful?