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Mustang Cat lists this Caterpillar Heavy Equipment Mechanic (CAT) opportunity in el campo, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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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, youll 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
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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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Mustang Cat is a licensed Caterpillar dealer that provides new and used construction equipment, machinery, power systems, rentals, servicing, and more. If you’re passionate about all you do, we want you to work with us. Start a career with Mustang Cat!
Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Who can apply
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