The Field Preventive Maintenance Technician performs field service inspections/general preventative maintenance based on customer service agreements.
Blanchard Machinery Company is committed to fostering a high-performance work culture with challenging work opportunities that inspire high quality results. Some of the benefits of joining our team are:
Competitive Pay.
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401K, profit sharing, generous PTO and paid holidays, uniforms, and much more.
Exposure to world-class CAT training and development.
A friendly and supportive work environment.
Continuous exposure to learning and new technologies
Opportunities for advancement
Responsibilities:
Contributes to a positive work environment and promotes the vision, mission and values of BMC.
Completes all job responsibilities in a safe manner, promotes and champions a safe and healthy work environment.
Perform comprehensive oil, filter, and lubrication services, including checking and filling fluid levels to O.E.M. specifications.
Adhere to all documented Customer Service Agreement processes and guidelines.
Maintain detailed lube records for all work performed.
Take required Scheduled Oil Samples (SOS) on components on the machine.
Provide customers with service reports, oil samples, and inspection paperwork as work is performed.
Inspect equipment for external signs of potential component failure.
Inspect and report any inoperable safety devices or conditions.
Prepare accurate and complete service reports in a timely manner.
Ensure field lube trucks are service-ready, including maintaining customer service fluid supplies.
Demonstrate 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.
Qualifications:
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.
Ability 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.
Must be a Team player that is enthusiastic and hard working with the ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
High degree of interpersonal skills with solid written and oral communication skills is required.
Must possess the personal discipline to establish the proper image as a representative of Blanchard Machinery with the ability to meet and work with the customer in a professional manner.
Ability 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.
Working Conditions
The physical environment requires the employee to work both inside (non-climate controlled) and outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, and dry/arid conditions.
Required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to injury and/or hazardous materials.