Heavy Equipment Shop Service Technician

Description

AtOhio CAT, we’re proud to be the authorized Caterpillar dealer in Ohio. Our mission goes beyond selling and renting equipment — we keep Caterpillar machines running at their best. When customers rely on CAT® equipment, they rely on us to deliver expert service and support.

As a Caterpillar Service Technician, you’ll be the go-to expert for diagnosing, repairing, and maintainingCAT heavy equipment in our shop. From dozers and excavators to wheel loaders and haul trucks, you’ll ensure every Caterpillar machine performs at peak efficiency.

• Performing diagnostics and repairs on
  Caterpillar engines
  , drive-train components, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Inspecting and maintaining
  CAT equipment
  , rebuilding components, and ensuring optimal performance.
• Servicing air conditioning systems, maintaining detailed service records, and collaborating with fellow technicians on complex Caterpillar repairs.
• Using
  Caterpillar diagnostic tools
  like Electronic Technician (ET) and Service Information System (SIS) to troubleshoot and resolve issues.
• Adhering to all safety protocols within the shop environment.

• Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with
  Caterpillar equipment applications, operations, and functions
  .
• Skilled in using
  Caterpillar diagnostic tools
  (ET, SIS).
• Welding experience is a plus!

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Completion of a technical school program (minimum 2 years) focused on diesel or power equipment systems.
• At least 3 years of relevant industry experience, with a minimum of 5 years of hands‑on mechanical repair experience on
  Caterpillar or similar heavy equipment.

• Employer-sponsored pension plan
• Competitive pay rate
• First‑year vacation and personal time, which is built based on the length of service.
• Two different Health Insurance options, including a Health Savings Account (HSA) option.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Credit Union Access
• Life Insurance, Short‑Term Disability, and Long‑Term Disability.
• Scholarship opportunities for employees' spouses and children, through the Ohio Machinery Education and Opportunity Foundation.
• Company‑provided and laundered uniforms.
• Continued technical and professional training.

• Lifting/Carrying 40 lb. Lift/Carry and 50lb pulling
• Standing/Sitting Up and down stairs, standing, sitting, and climbing into machines
• Dexterity Normal
• Repetitive Motions:
  Frequent movement requiring hands, wrists, and fingers
• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in office settings and moderate to loud in other situations, with both constant and sudden loud noises possible.

EEO, Veterans & Disabled Employer, and VEVRAA/503 Federal Contractor.