Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time, experienced Technician to work on Caterpillar heavy construction equipment. We are looking for a dedicated employee with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help deliver top notch service as a mechanic to our rapidly growing customer base.

Responsibilities :

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipment
• Respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
• Maintains a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety procedures
• Follows standard operating procedures
• Cleans and organizes equipment
• Attends formal training
• Assists to prepare new equipment for rent or sale
• Performs other duties as assigned / required
• Maintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily / job basis
• Documents labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customer
• Positively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needs
• Communicates effectively with customers, both internal and external

Qualifications :

• 2-year technical degree or high school diploma / GED and several years of comparable shop mechanic experience
• 2 years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferred
• Working knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems;
• Experience working on Caterpillar equipment a plus but not required
• Personal attributes : attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving, planning and organization, team player
• Written and verbal communication skills
• Basic computer skills
• Own mechanic tool set
• Ability to maintain safe and clean work environment
• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirement

Minimum physical requirements :

• Push / pull up to 50 lbs
• Lift / carry up to 60 lbs
• Lift bulky objects
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering / grasping able to use bolt box.
• Working Conditions may be indoor and / or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

What We Can Offer You

Competitive pay

Ongoing training

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Health, dental / orthodontia and vision insurances

Paid parental leave

Matching 401(k) fund

Disability and life insurance

Wellness programs

Safe, clean, and friendly work environment

Last updated : 2024-03-28