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Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician
- Midland
- Full Time
The essentials
- Experience3 Years
- Career levelNon-Managerial
- ShiftMorning Shift
- EducationAssociate’s degree in a related technical field, such as Applied Diesel Technology, or completion of a recognized Red Seal certification or Journeyman Heavy Equipment Technician license.
What you’ll be doing
Job overview:
Support the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Caterpillar construction and heavy industrial equipment in Midland and Odessa, Texas. Help maintain safe, reliable machine performance for customer and operational requirements.
Key responsibilities:
The role requires practical field-service capability, attention to detail, equipment uptime, quality workmanship, and safe working practices.
Support the inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of Caterpillar construction and heavy industrial equipment in Midland and Odessa, Texas. Help maintain safe, reliable machine performance for customer and operational requirements.
Key responsibilities:
- Inspect engines, hydraulic systems, transmissions, electrical components, undercarriages, and other mechanical assemblies.
- Perform preventive maintenance, scheduled servicing, component replacement, adjustments, and repairs in line with manufacturer procedures.
- Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic faults using service manuals, diagnostic tools, and systematic testing methods.
- Complete service reports, inspection records, parts requests, and maintenance documentation accurately.
- Test repaired equipment, verify safe operation, and communicate technical findings and recommended repairs to supervisors or customers.
- Follow workshop and site safety procedures, maintain tools and work areas, and support efficient parts and repair planning.
The role requires practical field-service capability, attention to detail, equipment uptime, quality workmanship, and safe working practices.
What we’re looking for
- Hands-on experience servicing Caterpillar or comparable heavy construction and earthmoving equipment.
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulics, powertrains, electrical systems, cooling systems, and braking systems.
- Ability to interpret hydraulic schematics, wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and service specifications.
- Competence with multimeters, pressure gauges, diagnostic software, mechanical tools, and workshop equipment.
- Experience with preventive maintenance, fault isolation, component overhaul, calibration, and repair verification.
- Accurate service documentation, parts identification, and maintenance reporting.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize breakdowns, collaborate with operations teams, and follow safety procedures.
- Physical ability to work around large machinery in workshop and operational environments.
Perks & benefits
- Accomodation
- Health Insurance
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