Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanic (CAT)

Now Hiring: Heavy Equipment Technician – El Campo, TX (Shop & Field Roles Available)
(Heavy Equipment Technician | Caterpillar Diesel Mechanic | Construction Equipment Service | Field Service Equipment Repair)
Mustang Cat is actively hiring experienced Heavy Equipment Technicians for both shop and field service roles in El Campo, Texas. In this hands-on position, you'll repair and maintain Caterpillar construction equipment—from compact machinery to large earthmoving units—supporting job sites and customers across the region.
This is a high-impact opportunity for a skilled diesel mechanic who enjoys diagnostics, independence, and the satisfaction of returning machines to top performance.
🛠️ What You’ll Do as a Heavy Equipment Technician:
As a Caterpillar Diesel Mechanic, you’ll play a key role in maintaining and repairing diesel-powered equipment both in the shop and out in the field. Responsibilities include:

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar and allied-brand construction equipment • Perform diagnostics using Cat ET and other software tools • Service electrical, hydraulic, fuel, and undercarriage systems • Complete preventative maintenance and parts installation • Restore equipment to working condition in a shop or field setting • Operate independently or collaborate with service mentors as needed

💡 Top Benefits for Heavy Equipment Technicians:

• Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus • Great Work-Life Balance • On-Premise Clinic • Boot & Tool Allowances • Tuition Reimbursement • Vast Growth Opportunities • Job Stability • Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision • 401(k) with Employer Matching • Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays • Technician Career Review Program – Ask a recruiter today!

📋 Requirements:

• Must own the tools necessary to perform repairs • High school diploma or equivalent required • Knowledge of transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, fuel systems • Strong understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems • Experience using Cat ET or similar diagnostic software • Prior experience in construction equipment service or military equipment repair

✅ Strongly Preferred Experience:

• Welding and fabrication (MIG, arc welding, gouging, torch use) • Experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motor components • Manufacturer or dealership training in construction equipment repair • Familiarity with Caterpillar or competitor brand machinery

Heavy Equipment Technician levels and compensation are based on skill set, experience, and training.
Curious what it’s like to be a diesel and industrial machinery technician at Mustang Cat? Hear firsthand from our current field techs and see how we help keep Texas equipment moving.

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