Cat Compact Technician - Willis

Mustang Cat•Willis, TX

5d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Mustang Cat is hiring a Compact Equipment Technician to maintain and repair Caterpillar compact construction equipment. The role supports the company’s Willis, Texas branch as its Compact Equipment division prepares to begin servicing customers there on October 1. The employee will start at Mustang Cat Headquarters in Houston for onboarding, training, and work with experienced technicians before transitioning to the Willis branch as operations begin. The technician performs inspections, diagnostics, preventive maintenance, and repairs to keep equipment operating safely and efficiently and to provide strong customer service. The position involves working with equipment components and service systems, documenting repairs, following safety and contamination-control procedures, and keeping skills current through required training.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
1–3 years of experience repairing heavy equipment, compact construction equipment, diesel engines, or related machinery.
General knowledge of diesel engines and hydraulic, electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and electronic systems.
Experience using hand tools, precision measuring equipment, and diagnostic software.
Ability to read and follow service procedures and technical documentation.
Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
Ability to obtain and maintain the tools necessary to perform assigned repairs.
Professional communication skills and a strong customer-service mindset.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced service environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on Caterpillar compact equipment or similar construction equipment.
Familiarity with Caterpillar systems such as DBS, SIS, and SIMS.
Forklift or aerial lift certification.
Previous military or technical-school training in diesel or heavy-equipment repair.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and perform preventive maintenance on Caterpillar compact construction equipment.
Complete assigned repairs efficiently while maintaining high-quality workmanship.
Perform inspections, fluid services, adjustments, and operational testing.
Remove, install, disassemble, and reassemble components with minimal supervision.
Use electronic service systems and technical resources to document repairs and complete work orders.
Follow contamination-control, HAZMAT, and company safety procedures.
Inspect equipment and identify maintenance or repair needs.
Complete required training and stay current on Caterpillar products, systems, and service procedures.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.