Sign-on Bonus! Heavy Equipment Mechanic
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! Now Hiring: Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanic (Experienced) – Shop & Field Service | Houston, TX (Cat Mechanic Jobs | Diesel Technician | Heavy Equipment Repair | Field Service Technician) Mustang Cat is actively hiring experienced Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanics for both Shop Service and Field Service positions in Houston, Texas. If you're a skilled diesel technician with a passion for fixing earthmoving equipment, this is your opportunity to build a lasting career with a trusted Caterpillar® dealership. As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic, you'll inspect, service, diagnose, and repair Cat diesel-powered equipment and construction machinery, including: Set-up, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance Component replacement (hydraulics, fuel systems, transmissions, undercarriage, electrical, etc.) Shop Service: Work with mentor technicians in a fully equipped shop Field Service: Operate from a company-provided service truck, servicing customers at their job sites Maintain high-quality standards and follow all safety procedures
Requirements
- Must own tools required to perform heavy equipment repairs
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Strong mechanical understanding of diesel engines, electrical, and hydraulic systems
- Hands-on experience with transmissions, track systems, components, and fuel systems
- Previous experience with Caterpillar or competitive earthmoving equipment brands
- Proficient in technical diagnostics and able to use Cat ET (Electronic Technician) or similar systems
Nice To Haves
- Welding and fabrication experience: MIG welding, arc gouging, oxyacetylene torch
- Familiarity with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors
- Formal training from OEM programs or accredited technical schools
- Experience using diagnostic tools such as Cat ET, Cummins Insite, or competitor platforms
Responsibilities
- Inspect, service, diagnose, and repair Cat diesel-powered equipment and construction machinery
- Set-up, diagnostics, repairs, and preventive maintenance
- Component replacement (hydraulics, fuel systems, transmissions, undercarriage, electrical, etc.)
- Shop Service: Work with mentor technicians in a fully equipped shop
- Field Service: Operate from a company-provided service truck, servicing customers at their job sites
- Maintain high-quality standards and follow all safety procedures
Benefits
- Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
- Great Work-Life Balance
- On-Premise Clinic
- Boot & Tool Allowances
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Job Stability with a respected Cat dealership
- Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with Employer Match
- Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and Holidays
- Technician Review Program eligibility
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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
501-1,000 employees
