Heavy Equipment Technician
Mustang Cat
Mustang Cat Heavy Equipment Technician
Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025!
Mustang Cat is actively hiring Advanced Heavy Equipment Technicians for shop and field service roles in Houston, Texas. As a key player in our service operations, you'll perform complex diagnostics, overhauls, and repairs on Caterpillar diesel-powered construction equipment.
If you're an experienced Caterpillar mechanic or a skilled field service equipment technician, this is your opportunity to advance your career at a leading dealership trusted across Texas.
What You'll Do as a Heavy Equipment Technician:
As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you'll be responsible for servicing heavy and light construction equipmentranging from compact machinery to large earthmoving units. Your work ensures job sites stay productive and customers stay satisfied. Responsibilities include:
- Diagnose and repair Caterpillar diesel construction equipment
- Use Cat ET and other diagnostic tools to troubleshoot systems and components
- Perform preventative maintenance, part installations, and rebuilds
- Service hydraulic, electrical, transmission, fuel, and undercarriage systems
- Operate independently in the shop or in the field using a company-provided service truck
- Collaborate with mentors and team members for complex diagnostics
Top Benefits for Heavy Equipment Mechanics:
Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
Great Work-Life Balance
On-Premise Clinic
Boot & Tool Allowances
Tuition Reimbursement
Vast Growth Opportunities
Job Stability
Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
401(k) with Employer Matching
Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
Technician Career Review Program Ask a recruiter today!
Requirements:
Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs
High school diploma or equivalent required
Deep understanding of hydraulics, transmissions, fuel systems, and undercarriage components
Experience using diagnostic systems such as Cat ET
Prior military or heavy construction mechanic experience (Caterpillar or similar brands)
Ability to work independently in shop or field settings
Strongly Preferred Experience:
Welding and fabrication: MIG, arc welding, oxyacetylene, arc gouging
Hands-on experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors
Earthmoving equipment service training via dealership, OEM, or technical schools
Proficiency with Cat ET or competitor troubleshooting platforms
Heavy Equipment Technician levels and compensation are based on experience, certifications, and technical expertise.
Curious what it's like to be a field service diesel technician at Mustang Cat? Hear directly from our team and explore how we help build Texasone machine at a time.
Want to know more? Get a firsthand look at what it's like to work as a technician at Mustang Cat. Hear from our current technicians and learn why they love working with customers to Build Texas and Power the World.
Join us EVERY FRIDAY from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Technician Open Interviews at our Northwest Houston/HWY 290 location.
Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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