Rental Shop Technician Apprentice

Rental Shop Technician Apprentice - March 2026 Start Job Location s

US-SC-Summerville

:  | # of Openings: 1 | Type:
Full-Time

The Rental Shop Technician Apprentice is responsible for performing jobs involving servicing and repair of all types of mechanical, hydraulic and diesel-powered equipment, working both independently and on a team. On-the-job training, classroom instruction, and e-learning will ensure that skills remain current. The Technician will demonstrate initiative, commitment to teamwork, enthusiasm for customer service, and dedication to finding solutions in an efficient manner.

They must be committed to safety standards and champion a healthy and safe work environment while consistently representing Blanchard in a professional manner. Opportunity to advance is based on initiative, skill level, and job performance.

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.

• Start: March 2026
• Duration: Approx. 6 months
• Academic Learning: 1 week in class, 3 weeks in shop.
• Outcome: Entry level technician role

• 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.
• Performs rental turns and preventive maintenance on rental fleet.
• Inspects equipment for damage and operational functions; changes oil filters; lube equipment; and replaces parts on rental equipment.
• Reads and uses maintenance manuals to assist in repairs.
• Follows equipment repair priority list as established by the Service Supervisor.
• Maintains a clean, well‑organized workstation.
• Completes quality control service tags when inspecting rental equipment ensuring all units inspected have tag attached.
• Assists other technicians, washes equipment, and assists customers with loading and unloading of equipment.
• Engages in both academic and practical assessments to demonstrate skill development.
• Attends all technical classes and completes all apprenticeship assessments.
• Diagnoses and repairs Caterpillar systems in designated field.
• Engages in both academic and practical assessments to demonstrate skill development.
• Other duties as assigned.

Performance Expectations:

• Successful completion of technical requirements of the apprenticeship program.
• Effective application of learned skills during the program.
• Adherence to all program requirements and standards set by Blanchard Machinery.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must pass Blanchard Machinery Criteria Assessment Tool.
• Knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and proper repair procedures preferred.
• Able to read and interpret electrical and hydraulic schematics, operating and maintenance service manuals preferred.
• Working knowledge of equipment operation and associated operating systems.
• Ability to operate lifting devices.
• Ability to use diagnostic equipment.
• Familiarization of electronic cables, connections, and sensors.
• A demonstrated commitment to accuracy, organization and ability to prioritize tasks is required.
• Previous experience on CAT equipment is a plus.
• Meet Company Driver Qualifications policy.
• Maintain a valid driver's license.

• 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.
• Requires standing, stooping, squatting, pushing, pulling, twisting, turning, lifting.
• Physical use of a broad variety of tools and machines in order to maintain, troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Must be able to lift varied weight.
• Seeing, reading, and writing to complete job responsibilities.
• Use of computers and other forms of technology to complete job responsibilities.