RENTAL FIELD SERVICE TECHNICIAN
About the role
Join a Company That’s Built To Elevate You. At Carter Machinery, we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long-term careers defined by purpose, innovation, and impact. We’ve built an award-winning workplace where high achievers thrive, careers grow, and your work truly matters.
Responsibilities
- Applies advanced-level mechanical aptitude to perform maintenance and repairs to Caterpillar and allied rental equipment in the shop and at customer job sites
- Applies troubleshooting techniques and determines proper repair procedures
- Prepares parts requisitions
- Must have thorough knowledge of engines, transmissions, electrical and other related components to troubleshoot and analyze unique and high level problems/issues quickly, and improvise using logic and critical thinking skills to make needed repairs
- Must have advanced-level mechanical aptitude
- Must have the ability to repair Caterpillar and allied components and machines
- Must be able to work independently and as part of a team
- Must be able to interact with customers on a professional level
- Must be a strong communicator with excellent verbal and written skills
- Must be self-directed and well organized with the ability to prioritize workload while providing excellent customer service
- Demonstrates ability to learn and apply new knowledge
- Proficient in use of technical software, databases and manuals
- Excellent driving record required with the ability to obtain a CDL and/or DOT certification
- Must be able to work additional hours as needed to meet business and customer demands
- Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way
- Soliciting candidates with minimum three years' experience performing advanced-level mechanical service and repairs to Caterpillar and related competitive equipment
- High school diploma or GED, required
Requirements
- Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
- Frequently required to sit
- Regularly lift and/or more up to 70 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Qualifications
- Physical Requirements: Ability to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear
- Frequently required to sit
- Regularly lift and/or more up to 70 pounds
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus
Skills
- Advanced-level mechanical aptitude
- Thorough knowledge of engines, transmissions, electrical and other related components
- Ability to repair Caterpillar and allied components and machines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong communication skills
- Self-directed and well organized
- Ability to prioritize workload while providing excellent customer service
- Ability to learn and apply new knowledge
- Proficient in use of technical software, databases and manuals
- Excellent driving record required with the ability to obtain a CDL and/or DOT certification
Benefits
- Health, dental and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k), $0.75 to $1.25 match up to 6%
- Life and disability insurance
- In-house training instructors/programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee referral bonus program
- Tool allowances and tool loans
- Discounts on cellular phone service, computers, and vehicles
- Opportunities for overtime
- Shift differential (if applicable)
Pay
Actual base pay may vary based on experience, skills, qualifications, education, geographic location, and other relevant business considerations. In addition to base pay, the compensation package may include participation in performance-based incentive programs (e.g., discretionary or non-discretionary plans), as well as overtime eligibility depending on the role.
Schedule
Shift: 1st
Compensation Range
$35.00 - $49.94 per hour
Sign-On Bonus
We are currently offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for Rental Field Service Technician new hires. $2,500 is payable after 90-days of employment, and the remaining $2,500 is payable after 180 days of employment.