We are currently offering a $2,000 sign-on bonus for Field Service Technician new hires. $1,000 is payable after 90-days of employment, and the remaining $1,000 is payable after 180 days of employment.Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington DC, is hiring Field Service Technicians for our Heavy Equipment operations in Felton, Delaware. We service the full Caterpillar product line, including earthmoving equipment, mining, forestry and more. Our skilled field technicians visit customer job sites to diagnose problems and perform mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain repairs, depending on their specific area of expertise. Carter offers multiple shift opportunities (1st, 2nd and weekend), including some 3-day/week and 4-day/week options. For our field openings, we seek candidates with previous hands-on technician experience in the area you are applying. Previous Caterpillar related heavy equipment experience, military diesel exposure, completion of a diesel school program or completion of a mechanical VoTech program in a related field, such as automotive, electrical, or HVAC are all great skill sets for careers in our industry.Requirements for our Field Service Technician positions include:Self-starter able to work with limited supervision.Strong mechanical aptitude, troubleshooting skills, and a desire to learn.Proficient with computers, including Microsoft Office products and able to learn/use service software. Able to complete service reports and provide pertinent details for work orders.Strong written and verbal communication skills.Excellent customer service skills.Able to read and understand operating manuals.Candidates should possess an excellent driving record, and valid Commercial Driver's License, or the ability to obtain a CDL. Must be able to become DOT certified with DOT Medical Card.Able to work overtime as required by job and customer demand.Physical requirements must be met for the Field Service Technician jobs, including the ability to lift, carry and maneuver items up to 70 pounds, including bulky objects. These positions require repeated reaching, standing, stooping, kneeling, bending and climbing beside, onto, and under a variety of heavy equipment.Competitive Compensation and Benefits:Health, dental and vision insurance.Paid time off.Multiple Shift options at many locations.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.Discounts: cellular phone service, computers, tooling, cars and trucks.Carter Machinery Co. Inc. is an EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities, or any other characteristic protected by law - are encouraged to apply. Carter Machinery is a drug-free workplace.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)