Heavy Equipment Technician - Hempstead
About the Role
Mustang Cat is actively hiring Advanced Heavy Equipment Technicians for shop and field service roles in Hempstead, TX. As a key player in our service operations, you'll perform complex diagnostics, overhauls, and repairs on Caterpillar diesel-powered construction equipment. If you're an experienced Caterpillar mechanic or a skilled field service equipment technician, this is your opportunity to advance your career at a leading dealership trusted across Texas.
Benefits
- 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
Responsibilities
As a Heavy Equipment Technician, you'll be responsible for servicing heavy and light construction equipment—ranging from compact machinery to large earthmoving units. Your work ensures job sites stay productive and customers stay satisfied. Responsibilities include:
- Diagnose and repair Caterpillar diesel construction equipment
- Use Cat ET and other diagnostic tools to troubleshoot systems and components
- Perform preventative maintenance, part installations, and rebuilds
- Service hydraulic, electrical, transmission, fuel, and undercarriage systems
- Operate independently in the shop or in the field using a company-provided service truck
- Collaborate with mentors and team members for complex diagnostics
Requirements
- Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Deep understanding of hydraulics, transmissions, fuel systems, and undercarriage components
- Experience using diagnostic systems such as Cat ET
- Prior military or heavy construction mechanic experience (Caterpillar or similar brands)
- Ability to work independently in shop or field settings
Strongly Preferred Experience
- Welding and fabrication: MIG, arc welding, oxyacetylene, arc gouging
- Hands-on experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors
- Earthmoving equipment service training via dealership, OEM, or technical schools
- Proficiency with Cat ET or competitor troubleshooting platforms
Schedule
Join us every Friday from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Technician Open Interviews at our Northwest Houston/HWY 290 location.