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.