Traveling Preventative Maintenance / Lube Tech

Join our team as a Preventative Maintenance (PM) / Lube Technician and play a critical role in maximizing machine uptime by performing scheduled maintenance, inspections, and basic repairs on Caterpillar equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled preventative maintenance services on a wide variety of Caterpillar machines, including earthmoving and construction equipment.
• Complete engine oil, hydraulic oil, coolant, fuel, transmission, axle, and final drive services according to Caterpillar maintenance schedules.
• Lubricate machines and inspect critical components for wear, damage, leaks, and other potential concerns.
• Conduct machine inspections and document findings, making recommendations for repairs or additional maintenance as needed.
• Perform fluid sampling and other condition monitoring procedures to support predictive maintenance programs.
• Complete minor service repairs and component replacements associated with preventative maintenance.
• Accurately complete work orders, inspection reports, service documentation, and required electronic records using company systems (SIS Web, SIMS, RentalMan, work orders, parts orders, and related applications).
• Operate safely while following all company and customer safety procedures, including Job Safety Analyses (JSAs).
• Maintain assigned service truck, tools, and equipment in a clean and professional condition.
• Deliver exceptional customer service while communicating maintenance findings and recommendations to customers and supervisors.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED; one to three years of preventative maintenance, diesel technician, heavy equipment, or related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Working knowledge of Caterpillar equipment or other heavy construction and earthmoving equipment.
• Basic understanding of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, powertrain components, electrical systems, and machine maintenance practices.
• Experience performing preventative maintenance, lubrication services, inspections, and fluid changes on heavy equipment is preferred.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain service tools, lifting devices, fluid handling equipment, and diagnostic equipment.
• Clean driving record and CDL or the ability to obtain a CDL within 60 days of employment.
• Must be at least 21 years of age to operate a field service vehicle.
• Ability to read and interpret safety procedures, maintenance manuals, service information, and technical documentation.
• Basic computer skills with the ability to use service software, maintenance databases, and electronic work order systems.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify maintenance concerns before they result in equipment failures.
• May be required to complete a DOT physical.
• Successfully complete Work Steps assessment.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and occasionally required to sit or smell. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high or precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat. The employee is occasionally exposed to risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 85%. This position is considered safety-sensitive.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance.