Heavy Equipment Mechanic

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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!

Now Hiring:
Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Experienced) – Shop & Field Service | Houston, TX
(Cat Mechanic Jobs | Diesel Technician | Heavy Equipment Repair | Field Service Technician)

Mustang Cat is actively hiring experienced Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanics for both Shop Service and Field Service positions in Houston, Texas. If you're a skilled diesel technician with a passion for fixing earthmoving equipment, this is your opportunity to build a lasting career with a trusted Caterpillar® dealership.

What You’ll Do as a Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanic:

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you'll inspect, service, diagnose, and repair Cat diesel-powered equipment and construction machinery, including:

• Set-up, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance
• Component replacement (hydraulics, fuel systems, transmissions, undercarriage, electrical, etc.)
• Shop Service:
  Work with mentor technicians in a fully equipped shop
• Field Service:
  Operate from a company-provided service truck, servicing customers at their job sites
• Maintain high-quality standards and follow all safety procedures

Position Requirements:

• Must own tools required to perform heavy equipment repairs
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong mechanical understanding of diesel engines, electrical, and hydraulic systems
• Hands-on experience with transmissions, track systems, components, and fuel systems
• Previous experience with Caterpillar or competitive earthmoving equipment brands
• Proficient in technical diagnostics and able to use Cat ET (Electronic Technician) or similar systems

Strongly Preferred:

• Welding and fabrication experience: MIG welding, arc gouging, oxyacetylene torch
• Familiarity with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors
• Formal training from OEM programs or accredited technical schools
• Experience using diagnostic tools such as Cat ET, Cummins Insite, or competitor platforms

Top Benefits at Mustang Cat:

• Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Great Work-Life Balance
• On-Premise Clinic
• Boot & Tool Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Job Stability with a respected Cat dealership
• Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
• Technician Review Program eligibility

Technician levels and pay rates are based on your skills, certifications, and experience.

Join Mustang Cat and bring your expertise to a team that supports the backbone of Texas infrastructure.
Apply today and build your future with a leader in diesel equipment service and field repair.

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