Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

About the role

Mustang Cat, the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas, is hiring Heavy Equipment Field Service Technicians in Houston, TX. As a key member of the service team, you will perform complex diagnostics, overhauls, and repairs on Catercat diesel‑powered construction equipment in the field, supporting customers to keep Texas building.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar construction equipment.
• Use Cat ET and other diagnostic platforms to troubleshoot hydraulic, electrical, transmission, fuel, and undercarriage systems.
• Perform preventative maintenance, installations, rebuilds, and repairs.
• Operate independently in the field with a company‑provided service truck.
• Support customers to ensure minimal downtime on job sites.

Requirements

• Own proper tools for diagnostics and repairs.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean record.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of hydraulics, transmissions, and undercarriage systems.
• Experience using diagnostic systems such as Cat ET.
• Prior military mechanic or heavy‑equipment repair experience is strongly valued.

Preferred Experience

• Welding and fabrication (MIG, arc welding, oxy‑acetylene, arc gouging).
• Hands‑on experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors.
• OEM, dealership, or technical‑school equipment service training.
• Advanced proficiency with Caterpillar diagnostic platforms.

Benefits

• Up to $2,000 sign‑on bonus.
• Work‑life balance with on‑premise clinic.
• Boot and tool allowances.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Career growth & technician development program.
• Full‑time medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Long‑term job stability with an industry leader.