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Field Service Technician – Heavy Construction Equipment

Thompson Machinery · Thompsons Station, TN · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About Us (maybe heading "About Us"? The instruction says use

for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). It says "About Us" is a section heading? The list includes "About the role" but we can use "About Us". Probably okay. We need to include sections only when there is real specific content. We have About Us paragraph, What You Will Do (Responsibilities), Essential Duties & Responsibilities (list), What We Expect Of You (Qualifications/Requirements), Basic Qualifications (maybe part of Requirements), Knowledge, Technical Skill, & Abilities (Skills), What’s In It For You (Benefits), The Basics (list of benefits), What Sets Us Apart (additional benefits), also mention compensation: "Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background." That's vague, not specific, so we should NOT create Pay section because it's not specific. No schedule specifics besides travel and overtime etc. Could include Schedule? The posting mentions travel, overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call, overnight travel up to 25%. That's schedule info. Could create a Schedule section with those details. However instruction: never create Pay/Schedule/Benefits sections unless posting actually states them. It does state schedule info (travel, overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call, overnight travel). So we can include Schedule section. We must not repeat job title as heading. No Job ID. Remove boilerplate: EEO, equal opportunity, scam warning, etc. Also remove "Listing is current as of Sep 25, 2026 09:45 PM". Also remove "Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package." maybe part of benefits but it's vague; we can keep but it's generic. Might be okay but we should keep substantive info. It says "Compensation for this position will be commensurate with candidate experience and background." That's vague; we should not create Pay section. We can maybe include a short paragraph under Benefits? But it's about compensation, not benefits. Since it's vague, better to omit. We need to use
  • for any list of duties/requirements/benefits. So we need to turn lists into
    • . For responsibilities list: we have bullet-like sentences. We'll create
        with each duty as
      • . For qualifications: we have bullet-like sentences. For benefits: we have list under THE BASICS and WHAT SETS US APART. We'll combine maybe into one Benefits section with sublists? Could keep two subsections but heading only h3. Could have Benefits section with two
          lists, maybe with headings inside? But we cannot add extra headings besides h3? Not prohibited but we should follow instruction: use

          for section headings. Could have inner headings like but not required. Safer to just have one Benefits section with combined list items. We need to preserve ALL substantive information; do not invent or summarize away detail. So we must keep all details from the posting. Let's extract content: About Us: "Looking for more than just a job? At Thompson Machinery, we’ve been powering progress since 1944. We are the go-to Caterpillar dealer for Middle and West Tennessee and North Mississippi. Come join a team where our mission is simple: deliver smart solutions, build lasting partnerships, strengthen the communities we call home and invest in your growth." What You Will Do: "Field Service Technicians are responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and service of Caterpillar diesel powered construction equipment. This is a skilled field service mechanic position working largely independently and out of a company-provided field service truck, performing at a variety of customer locations and service shops. A Field Service Technician reports to a Branch Manager, and serves customers typically located throughout the region." Essential Duties & Responsibilities: list: - Read and interpret technical instructions, safety manuals, service manuals, company policies and procedures. - Works with electric/electronic and hydraulic system schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment service manuals, and should be proficient in the use of test equipment. - Provide advanced troubleshooting and high-quality repair service on construction equipment, engines, and power trains to respond to customer needs in a positive, safe, and timely manner, and ensuring maximum value. - Field Service Technicians have safety, customer satisfaction, and business responsibilities. - They identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and provide quality repairs of Caterpillar equipment and related engine mechanical systems. - They are technical experts and primary support contact, responsible for communicating with customers to provide exceptional customer experience. - Able to travel in an assigned region, and work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays, sometimes with short notice. - Overnight travel may occasionally be required (averaging up to 25%). - Possess and maintain a current, valid state driver’s license with a current DOT medical card as required for operating service trucks and for towing. - Must have a basic set of industrial tools, including but not limited to industrial hand tools, air tools, torque wrenches, and multimeters. - Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and on-call hours as required, and must be able to work independently in remote locations. - May work in an environment where hazards are present. - Requires frequent hand use for typing, operating the phone, handling materials, and other job-related tasks. - Other duties as assigned. What We Expect Of You: paragraph: "We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service." Basic Qualifications: heading "EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE": content: - Field Service Technician training and/or equipment service and maintenance training through accredited technical schools, equipment dealerships or manufacturer training preferred. - High school diploma required. - Five (5) or more years’ experience with equipment diagnostics and advanced troubleshooting on construction equipment. - Candidates with limited equipment experience, but with strong engine experience will be considered. Knowledge, Technical Skill, & Abilities: content: - Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and a strong customer service focus. - Demonstrates a sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive to be successful. - Excellent communication skills. What’s In It For You: paragraph: "At Thompson Machinery, we believe that great benefits are more than just perks— they’re essential for employee well-being and success. We’ve designed a benefits package that goes beyond the ordinary, ensuring that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Here’s an overview of our benefits, including some that set us apart from our competitors." THE BASICS list: - Various medical plan options, including a no-cost option - Vision and dental insurance - Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance - Employer-paid basic life insurance - 401k matching - Profit Sharing - 8 paid holidays annually - Initially up to 15 days of Paid Time Off annually with increase after five years of service - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) What Sets Us Apart list: - Competitive pay - Exposure to world-class CAT training and development - Tuition Reimbursement - Tool Purchase Assistance to buy high-quality tools at deep discounts - Annual stipend toward the purchase of work boots - Company Incentive Bonus Program - Paid Veteran holiday annually to all service members - Training and Development programs - Work uniforms and professional cleaning services - Financial Wellness programs Also there is sentence: "Thompson Machinery offers competitive salaries and a complete benefits package." Could be considered part of benefits but it's generic; we could include as a paragraph but it's not specific. Might be okay to keep as a paragraph under Benefits but it's vague. The instruction: "Prefer a few substantive sections over many thin ones." It's okay to include as a paragraph but it's not adding new info beyond what's already listed. Might be considered filler? It's not boilerplate but it's generic. I'd keep it as a short paragraph under Benefits before the lists. We must not include Pay section. We have schedule info: travel, overtime, weekends, holidays, on-call, overnight travel up to 25%. Also mention "Able to travel in an assigned region, and work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays, sometimes with short notice. Overnight travel may occasionally be required (averaging up to 25%)." Also "Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and on-call hours as required, and must be able to work independently in remote locations." So we can create Schedule section with those details as list. We must not repeat job title as heading. So we will not have heading "Field Service Technician – Construction Equipment". We'll start with About Us. We need to output only HTML fragment, no /, no markdown. Let's structure:

          About Us

          ...

          Responsibilities

          Field Service Technicians are responsible for preventive maintenance, diagnostics, repair, and service of Caterpillar diesel powered construction equipment. This is a skilled field service mechanic position working largely independently and out of a company-provided field service truck, performing at a variety of customer locations and service shops. A Field Service Technician reports to a Branch Manager, and serves customers typically located throughout the region.

          Essential Duties & Responsibilities

          • Read and interpret technical instructions, safety manuals, service manuals, company policies and procedures.
          • Works with electric/electronic and hydraulic system schematics, wiring diagrams, and equipment service manuals, and should be proficient in the use of test equipment.
          • Provide advanced troubleshooting and high-quality repair service on construction equipment, engines, and power trains to respond to customer needs in a positive, safe, and timely manner, and ensuring maximum value.
          • Field Service Technicians have safety, customer satisfaction, and business responsibilities.
          • They identify, troubleshoot, diagnose, and provide quality repairs of Caterpillar equipment and related engine mechanical systems.
          • They are technical experts and primary support contact, responsible for communicating with customers to provide exceptional customer experience.
          • Able to travel in an assigned region, and work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays, sometimes with short notice.
          • Overnight travel may occasionally be required (averaging up to 25%).
          • Possess and maintain a current, valid state driver’s license with a current DOT medical card as required for operating service trucks and for towing.
          • Must have a basic set of industrial tools, including but not limited to industrial hand tools, air tools, torque wrenches, and multimeters.
          • Able to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends and on-call hours as required, and must be able to work independently in remote locations.
          • May work in an environment where hazards are present.
          • Requires frequent hand use for typing, operating the phone, handling materials, and other job-related tasks.
          • Other duties as assigned.

          What We Expect Of You

          We all have different backgrounds, yet we all use our unique contributions to provide the highest quality of service.

          Basic Qualifications

          Field Service Technician training and/or equipment service and maintenance training through accredited technical schools, equipment dealerships or manufacturer training preferred. High school diploma required. Five (5) or more years’ experience with equipment diagnostics and advanced troubleshooting on construction equipment. Candidates with limited equipment experience, but with strong engine experience will be considered.

          Knowledge, Technical Skill, & Abilities

          • Must demonstrate professionalism, integrity, adaptability, and a strong customer service focus.
          • Demonstrates a sense of urgency and self-initiative, and the personal drive to be successful.
          • Excellent communication skills

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