Preventative Maintenance Technician

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Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance Technician – Training Opportunity

Company: CR Jackson, Inc.

Location: Columbia, SC

About CR Jackson: CR Jackson is a family‑owned leading heavy highway and paving contractor in South Carolina. With decades of experience, we take pride in building and maintaining roadways that connect communities. At CR Jackson, our success is built on our core values: Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Accountability.

Job Summary: CR Jackson is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as a Heavy Equipment Preventative Maintenance Technician. This is a unique opportunity to receive hands‑on training and build a career in equipment maintenance. If you are self‑motivated, have a positive attitude, and a strong mechanical aptitude, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Receive comprehensive on‑the‑job training in heavy equipment preventative maintenance.
• Perform inspections, adjustments, and repairs to ensure safe and efficient equipment operation.
• Follow maintenance schedules, conduct routine checks, and proactively address issues to reduce downtime.
• Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and a positive work ethic.
• Safely operate company vehicles and equipment (CDL required, tanker and hazmat endorsements preferred or willingness to obtain).
• Work in coordination with team members while maintaining accurate maintenance records.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• CDL with tanker and hazmat endorsements, or willingness to obtain (clean MVR required).
• Mechanical aptitude with ability to troubleshoot and repair equipment.
• Ability to work in a physically demanding environment, including lifting up to 50 lbs.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Basic computer skills for logging maintenance activities.
• Technical certifications a plus.

Physical Demands

• Regular standing, walking, bending, and kneeling on job sites.
• Ability to climb safely in and out of equipment.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, dust, wet, noisy).
• Ability to work around live traffic and on uneven jobsite surfaces.
• Extended sitting periods when operating or driving equipment.

Why Join CR Jackson?

• Competitive pay with overtime opportunities and merit bonuses.
• Generous time off benefits include PTO, paid holidays, and bereavement.
• Strong benefits packages include medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, disability insurance, life insurance, and 401(k) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for advancement within the company.
• Work in a supportive environment where our core values — Integrity, Excellence, Respect, and Accountability — are lived out every day.

Join Our Team

At CR Jackson, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer career growth, training, and a family atmosphere where you can succeed.

CR Jackson, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

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