Career Opportunities in California

California needs skilled technicians, and Peterson Cat is hiring. As a trusted Cat® dealer across the Golden State, we're recruiting power generation technicians, heavy equipment mechanics, and diesel technicians. With 90 years as a family-owned company, we offer stability, world-class training, and a culture that values your expertise.

Why Build Your Technician Career With Peterson Cat?

Peterson Cat offers more than a mechanic job in California. We're a fourth-generation, family-run company with a reputation for excellence since 1936. Reasons to apply to work for Peterson Cat include:

  • An ongoing legacy: We've spent nine decades building relationships with technicians, treating every team member like family. Your work keeps critical infrastructure running, from roads and bridges to power systems.
  • Cat Dealer advantage: Working for an Authorized Cat Dealer means access to world-class training. You'll use cutting-edge diagnostic tools, receive manufacturer certification, and work with a globally respected brand.
  • Commitment to your growth: We invest in technicians with comprehensive benefits, competitive hourly rates, and career advancement. Many of our employees advance to master technician, trainer, and manager roles.
     

Multiple Career Paths to Explore

We're hiring technicians across multiple specialties to support clients throughout our service area.

Heavy Equipment and Earthmoving Technician Jobs

Searching for heavy equipment mechanic jobs in Northern California? As an earthmoving technician, you'll service Cat equipment and help build our local roads, bridges, and infrastructure. You'll work on equipment like bulldozers, excavators, backhoe loaders, and skid steers, helping to keep construction projects on schedule.

Power Generation Technician Jobs

Power generation technician jobs keep businesses and communities online. These professionals maintain Cat engines, generators, and related accessories, providing both primary and backup power.

Your work enables facilities to remain operational during times of uncertainty. We value candidates with knowledge of electrical systems and experience in generator repair.

We Hire Professionals Across the Golden State

We offer Cat jobs that California technicians can build futures on. Peterson Cat is actively seeking skilled technicians in areas, including:


Dedicated Training for Peterson Cat Employees

At Peterson Cat, we want to see you succeed. This is why we provide access to multiple training programs. You can join ThinkBIG, a two-year Cat program in which you earn an Associate's Degree while working and getting paid.

We also offer ongoing Peterson University training with manufacturer-certified courses. Join a team where your individual contributions matter. We foster an environment of continuous learning and mutual respect so that every technician feels valued and empowered to make decisions.

Start Your Career With Peterson Cat Today

A career with Peterson Cat builds a better future while supporting the local communities we call home. We offer several benefits, including competitive hourly pay, health insurance, retirement savings, and paid time off, depending on position.

If you have diesel engine experience, heavy equipment history, or an electrical systems background, view our open positions and apply.