Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician

Building Texas… Powering the World. Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas.

About the role

Mustang Cat is actively hiring Heavy Equipment Field Service Technicians in Houston, Texas. As a key part of our service team, you’ll perform complex diagnostics, overhauls, and repairs on Caterpillar diesel-powered construction equipment in the field. This position is based in Houston, TX, and offers career advancement across Mustang Cat’s 35-county territory. Technician levels and pay are based on experience, certifications, and technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar construction equipment
• Use Cat ET and other diagnostic platforms to troubleshoot systems
• Service 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

• Must own proper tools for diagnostics and repairs
• Valid Driver’s License with 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 strongly valued

Preferred Experience

• Welding & fabrication (MIG, arc welding, oxyacetylene, 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
• Great Work-Life Balance
• On-Premise Clinic
• Boot & Tool Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth & Technician Development Program
• Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Match
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
• Long-term Job Stability with an industry leader

Join us EVERY FRIDAY from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Technician Open Interviews at our Northwest Houston/HWY 290 location.