Field Service Paving Technician - Night Shift

About the role

The Field Service Paving Technician (Night Shift) is responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing paving equipment at various job sites, ensuring machinery like asphalt pavers, compactors, and milling machines operate efficiently. The technician diagnoses and troubleshoots mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues to provide timely solutions, minimize downtime, and meet project timelines. Blanchard Machinery Company fosters a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostics, maintenance, and repairs on asphalt paving equipment including pavers, screeds, rollers, and related support machinery, both in-shop and in the field.
• Execute planned maintenance and urgent repairs with a strong focus on minimizing customer downtime during critical paving operations, including night shift paving schedules.
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers on equipment operation and maintenance, ensuring they understand how to use and care for their equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems using Cat ET and other diagnostic tools.
• Respond to service calls with a sense of urgency, particularly during active paving shifts, to support customer production and meet uptime commitments.
• Maintain detailed records of services performed and manage inventory of spare parts.
• Communicate effectively with customers, supervisors, and dispatch to provide status updates, job progress, and repair recommendations.
• Promote and champion a safe and healthy work environment; complete all job responsibilities safely.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, preferably within paving, road construction, or asphalt operations (pavers, screeds, rollers, milling machines).
• CDL and safe driving record.
• Knowledge of CAT troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures.
• Proficiency in reading and