EPG Technician

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time, experienced Technician to work on power generation equipment, diesel generators, industrial engines, diesel powered construction equipment, and other heavy equipment. We are looking for a dedicated employee with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help deliver top notch service as a mechanic to our rapidly growing customer base.

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development.

This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training.

Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:
Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1 9 paid holidays 401(k) plan with company contribution and match HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave Fitness membership discount Education Assistance Safety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms provided Tool Insurance Safe, clean and friendly work environment

The pay range for this position is $27.00 to $45.00 Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location.

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment including power generation equipment, diesel generators, industrial engines, diesel powered construction equipment, and other heavy equipment.
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures
• Follows standard operating procedures
• Cleans and organizes equipment
• Attends formal training
• Assists to prepare new equipment for rent or sale
• Provides assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairs
• Performs other duties as assigned/required
• Maintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basis
• Documents labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer
• Positively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs
• Communicates effectively with customers, both internal and external

• 2-year technical degree or high school diploma/GED and several years of comparable shop mechanic experience
• 2+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferred
• Working knowledge of generators and diesel engines

• attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving, planning and organization, team player
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Own mechanic tool set
• Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment

• Push/pull up to 50 lbs
• Lift/carry up to 60 lbs
• Lift bulky objects
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping – able to use bolt box.
• Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor.
• Noise level may be loud at times.

At Ziegler Inc. we’re committed to equal opportunity. All qualified applicants will…