Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Houston, TX 
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Heavy Equipment Mechanic
Mustang Cat - Houston, 12800 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas, United States of America Req #26
Wednesday, April 24, 2024

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Mustang Cat is actively hiring Heavy Equipment 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?

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Mustang Cat is a licensed Caterpillar dealer that provides new and used construction equipment, machinery, power systems, rentals, servicing, and more. If you're passionate about all you do, we want you to work with us. Start a career with Mustang Cat!

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability
Other details
  • Pay Type Hourly
  • Min Hiring Rate $17.00
  • Mustang Cat - Houston, 12800 Northwest Freeway, Houston, Texas, United States of America
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Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
High School or Equivalent
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