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Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanic (CAT)

Mustang Cat
El Campo, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 1/28/2025 CLOSED ON 3/28/2025

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanic (CAT) position at Mustang Cat?

Mustang Cat is actively hiring Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technicians (Experienced) for Shop Service and Field Service positions.   As a Cat Heavy Equipment Mechanic, your primary responsibility is to determine the status of services needed for various heavy and light construction equipment and perform the necessary repairs and maintenance to restore the equipment to proper operation. This includes set-up, repair, service, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and installation of replacement parts on Caterpillar diesel-powered heavy equipment. This is a skilled service mechanic position working independently and/or with guidance from service mentors in a service shop setting while field technicians work out of a company-provided field service truck, performing at a variety of customer locations and service shops.    Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician Benefits Include: Up to $2000 Sign-On Bonus Great Work-Life Balance On-Premise Clinic Boot & Tool Allowances Tuition Reimbursement Vast Growth Opportunities Job Stability Full-Time Benefits to Include: Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) Employer Matching Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays Potential Eligibility for Technician Review Program (Ask a recruiter today!)   Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician Position Requirements: Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs High school graduate or equivalent Working knowledge of transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, and fuel systems with a strong understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems Previous earthmoving mechanic work or military experience with Caterpillar or other competitor brands Ability to demonstrate technical, mechanical, and troubleshooting abilities to define and perform necessary repairs using Cat ET   Strongly Preferred Experience for Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technicians: Experience with welding fabrication, arc welding, metal inert gas welding, arc gouging, and use of an oxyacetylene torch Technical experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors Cat ET or other competitor troubleshooting software systems Earthmoving equipment service and maintenance training through accredited technical schools, equipment dealerships, or manufacturer training   Cat Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic levels and compensation rates are determined by skill set, knowledge, and experience.   Curious to hear what it's like to be an industrial and diesel machinery technician at Mustang Cat?  Hear firsthand from some of our current diesel engine technicians/mechanics.

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