Field Preventive Maintenance Technician

About the role

The Field Preventive Maintenance Technician performs field service inspections/general preventative maintenance based on customer service agreements. Blanchard Machinery Company offers competitive pay, benefits, and continuous learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promoting a safe and healthy work environment.
• Performs comprehensive oil, filter, and lubrication services, including checking and filling fluid levels to OEM specifications.
• Adheres to all documented Customer Service Agreement processes and guidelines.
• Maintains detailed lube records for all work performed.
• Takes required Scheduled Oil Samples (SOS) on components on the machine.
• Provides customers with service reports, oil samples, and inspection paperwork as work is performed.
• Inspects equipment for external signs of potential component failure.
• Reports any inoperable safety devices or conditions.
• Prepares accurate and complete service reports in a timely manner.
• Ensures field lube trucks are service-ready, including maintaining customer service fluid supplies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of proper startup and shutdown procedures of CAT equipment.
• Flexibility to work after hours as needed, to meet customer demands.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• One year experience servicing heavy equipment or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic knowledge of safely operating heavy construction equipment.
• Basic heavy equipment service/maintenance knowledge.
• Able to perform machine inspections.
• Able to operate a service vehicle.
• Organizational and time management skills required.
• Must have the ability to set and keep priorities and professionally handle the stress associated with dealing with a fast-paced industry and deadlines.
• Team player with enthusiasm and hard work, able to complete work with minimal supervision.
• High degree of interpersonal skills with solid written and oral communication skills.
• Able to perform duties with a sense of urgency, exceeding customer expectations.
• Able to work in a dynamic, fast-paced service environment.
• Proficient in the use of a computer and related software (Word, Excel, etc.).
• Strong problem-solving skills and detailed oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Valid driver’s license and a safe driving record.
• Able to work varying shifts, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Physical environment requires the employee to work both inside (non-climate controlled) and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift varied weights.
• See, read, and write to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computer and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.