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Blanchard Machinery

Sells and rents heavy equipment in South Carolina

Heavy Equipment Technician - Shop

Full-TimeDeadline 8/14/27
No salary listed
Junior
South Carolina, USA+2 moreMore locations: Summerville, SC, USA | Walterboro, SC, USA
In PersonSeveral additional South Carolina locations are listed in the posting.
General Maintenance & RepairEquipment Maintenance

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • At least 1 year of experience maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel equipment is required.
  • Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics and operating and maintenance service manuals is required.
  • Working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems is required.
  • Ability to operate lifting devices is required.
  • Ability to use diagnostic equipment is required.
  • Familiarity with electronic cables, connections, and sensors is required.
  • Ability to work accurately, stay organized, and prioritize tasks is required.
  • Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, including non-climate-controlled areas and heat, cold, wet, humid, dry, and arid conditions, is required.
  • Ability to use personal protective equipment and perform physical tasks including standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, and lifting is required.
  • Ability to lift varied weights, read and write to complete job responsibilities, and use computers and other technology is required.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain, diagnose, and repair heavy equipment including off-highway trucks, compactors, dozers, excavators, wheel and backhoe loaders, graders, skid steer loaders, and telehandlers.
  • Disassemble equipment, inspect it, determine the parts needed, and reassemble it to factory specifications.
  • Perform preventive maintenance, test equipment, and conduct inspections to ensure proper operation.
  • Operate lifting devices.
  • Order, exchange, and return parts for assigned jobs in a timely manner.
  • Use service information systems properly.
  • Complete service reports and other paperwork accurately and on time.
  • Perform tasks in accordance with applicable safety standards and procedures.
  • Provide customer service through direct customer interactions.
  • Perform other related duties as requested or assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous experience working on Caterpillar equipment is preferred.

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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