
Heavy Equipment Field Technician / Mechanic
Required skills
- Heavy Equipment
- Field Technician
- Mechanic
- Caterpillar
- servicing
- repairing
- heavy machinery
- earthmoving equipment
- DOT inspections
- Class A CDL
Nice to have
- CAT earthmoving equipment
- diesel mechanics industry
Role summary
Foley Equipment, an authorized Caterpillar dealer, seeks a Heavy Equipment Field Technician/Mechanic to perform troubleshooting, servicing, and repair of heavy machinery at customer worksites. Responsibilities include performing all levels of repair and preventative maintenance, diagnosing and troubleshooting problems, making repair recommendations, and conducting critical repairs. The role requires willingness to work overtime and be available for after-hours calls, perform DOT inspections, and test repair operations. The ideal candidate possesses basic mechanical knowledge (electrical, hydraulics), a Class A CDL (or ability to obtain within three months), and general knowledge of hand tools, air tools, and precision measuring instruments. Experience in the diesel mechanics industry, specifically with CAT earthmoving equipment, is a plus. This is an onsite, hourly position with a clear path for technical advancement and a comprehensive benefits package.
- Perform all levels of repair and preventative maintenance on heavy machinery, diagnose and troubleshoot problems, make recommendations for repairs and perform critical repairs and adjustment
- Must be willing to work overtime as required by fluctuating workloads and available for after-hours calls as needed
- Perform required DOT inspections to ensure service truck is in proper, safe working order
- Test and verify correct operation of all repairs and adjustments
- Develop and maintain long-lasting working relationships with customers
- Travel is required for training and/or to assist at other locations.
- This role involves hands-on mechanical work in a shop environment. The employee must be able to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodation. These functions may include:
- Safely and repeatedly lifting components weighing up to 115 pounds without assistance
- Safely lifting, carrying, and lowering components weighing up to 65 pounds without assistance
- Frequent pushing, pulling, and carrying of heavy materials
- Climbing on and off equipment and working at varying heights
- Standing, bending, and working in physically demanding positions for extended periods
- Safely operating tools and equipment
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Basic mechanical knowledge including electrical and hydraulics
- Class A CDL required or ability to obtain CDL within three months of start date
- General knowledge of basic hand tools, air tools, precision measuring tools and instruments
- Must be able to read and comprehend specifications, service and parts literature, technical bulletins and other related publications
- Ability to drive and valid CDL license required
- Experience working within the diesel mechanics industry (specifically with CAT earthmoving equipment)
- Stable work history
- Class A CDL
- Ability to foster positive relationships internally and externally
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