Hydraulic Technician - Hempstead
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! Our new Hempstead location is opening later in 2025 and will be at the following address: 897 North Business 290, Hempstead, TX 77445. Mustang Cat, the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Southeast Texas, is actively hiring a Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician – Hydraulic Focused for our Hempstead, Texas location. In this role, you’ll specialize in hydraulic systems, performing precision work on pumps, motors, and control valves to keep Caterpillar equipment performing at its best. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled hydraulic mechanic looking to join a stable, growth-oriented dealership with strong benefits and long-term career potential.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong mechanical aptitude with proven hydraulic system experience
- Proficiency with Caterpillar systems: SIS 2.0, Salesforce, and PowerTest
- Experience with electrical systems and hydraulic diagnostics
- Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes
- Ability to perform detailed disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of hydraulic components
- Strong attention to detail and ability to read hydraulic schematics
- Team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Responsibilities
- Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and test hydraulic pumps and motors, including fixed/variable displacement, gear, and piston types
- Service hydraulic control valves, including electrical components
- Conduct failure analysis and prepare detailed reports
- Read, interpret, and apply Caterpillar hydraulic schematics
- Connect, disconnect, and interpret pressure gauges for diagnostic accuracy
- Work with open- and closed-loop hydrostatic systems
- Use forklifts and overhead cranes to safely handle components
- Maintain accurate records in Caterpillar software systems (SIS 2.0, Salesforce, PowerTest)
- Ensure all repairs meet Caterpillar standards for safety and performance
Benefits
- Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Great Work-Life Balance
- On-Premise Clinic
- Boot & Tool Allowances
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vast Growth Opportunities
- Job Stability with an Industry Leader
- Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
- Technician Career Review Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
