SkillBridge HOH Fellowship – Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Technician

Mustang Cat•Houston, TX

About The Position

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! Who We Are: With its headquarters in Houston, Texas, Mustang® Cat is a privately held Cat dealership that has been at the forefront of construction and power systems equipment for over 70 years. Since its founding in 1952, Mustang Cat has supported numerous projects that have shaped the footprint of Houston by providing our customers with the highest quality Cat® equipment, parts, and service. Contributing to our vision of “Building Texas… Powering the World”, Mustang’s equipment has played a vital role in building landmarks such as the Houston Astrodome, Beltway 8, and the downtown skyline in addition to generating power for facilities throughout the greater Houston area such as hospitals, education facilities, and other industries that need power. As a SkillBridge partner, you can build your future with Mustang Cat. Job Responsibilities: Our Cat Heavy Equipment Technician internship is eligible for the SkillBridge program, a Department of Defense initiative to help transitioning, active-duty service members gain valuable civilian work experience. This program provides professional growth and development of technical skills and knowledge through mentorship, instructor-led and computer-based learning, and on-the-job training preparing participants for a rewarding career with Mustang Cat. As a Cat Heavy Equipment Mechanic, your primary responsibility is to determine the status of services needed for various heavy and light construction equipment and perform the necessary repairs and maintenance to restore the equipment to proper operation. This includes set-up, repair, service, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and installation of replacement parts on Caterpillar diesel-powered heavy equipment. Benefits: Service members participating in this DOD SkillBridge program will continue receiving their military compensation and benefits, while Mustang Cat provides the civilian training and work experience. Upon successful completion, participants will be eligible for continued employment with Mustang Cat.

Requirements

Must be within 180 days of transition from military service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard)
Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship
Education: HS Diploma or equivalent
Open to all qualified transitioning active-duty U.S. service members, both officer and enlisted, of any rank and branch
Proven mechanical background and aptitude
Military experience in equipment or diesel maintenance and repair
Ability to demonstrate technical, mechanical, and troubleshooting skills
Working knowledge of transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, and fuel systems with a strong understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems
Safety-oriented

Responsibilities

determine the status of services needed for various heavy and light construction equipment
perform the necessary repairs and maintenance to restore the equipment to proper operation
set-up, repair, service, diagnostics, preventative maintenance, and installation of replacement parts on Caterpillar diesel-powered heavy equipment