What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic position at Mustang Cat?
Mustang Cat is urgently hiring Heavy Equipment Technicians/Mechanics across all skill levels (Entry Level / Intermediate / Advanced) for Shop Service and Field Service positions.
Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic 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!)
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. Heavy Equipment Field Mechanic Position Requirements:
Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs
High school graduate or equivalent
Working knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, and electrical and fuel 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
Additional Experience Strongly Preferred for Heavy Equipment Field Mechanics:
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
Heavy Equipment Field 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 field mechanic at Mustang Cat? Hear firsthand from some of our current diesel engine technicians/mechanics.
Salary : $17 - $45