The ability to repair and maintain diesel engines is a coveted skill that is in high demand in today's work environment. If you have experience working with all types of earthmoving equipment, an exciting and challenging career opportunity awaits you at Peterson Cat.
We're currently seeking to hire earthmoving field technicians at multiple locations throughout the Western U.S. Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to provide a valuable service for our customers and make an excellent living in the process.
The Role of the Mobile Earthmoving Technician
As an on-site heavy equipment repair technician, you will travel to our customers' jobsites, facilities, or other remote locations to service equipment like bulldozers, excavators, skid steer loaders, motor graders, and backhoe loaders. While most of the work will involve Cat® equipment, you may also repair earthmoving products from other top manufacturers.
Examples of the daily job functions:
Analyze and diagnose equipment issues and determine the appropriate service procedure.
Write service reports to accurately list the diagnosis and the recommended services.
Repair, rebuild, and replace equipment engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic systems, and other vital components.
Adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure quality work.
Perform all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
About Field Technician Qualifications
We consider candidates for the earthmoving equipment field service position who have at least five years of relevant experience working with machine diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs, particularly with Cat products. We also prefer an associate degree in diesel technology or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and on-the-job experience can fulfill these requirements.
Why Become a Mobile Heavy Equipment Technician?
Our field technicians are heroes to our customers. A broken-down or malfunctioning machine is often a crisis for construction contractors and others who depend on their earthmoving equipment to get the job done. Your quick response and well-honed skills can save the day for these businesses.
A career with Peterson Cat can also be financially rewarding. You'll receive competitive pay, excellent fringe benefits, and numerous potential career advancement opportunities.
Reasons to Work With Peterson Cat
With a territory covering 100,000 square miles in California, Washington, and Oregon, Peterson Cat has an expansive footprint in the Western U.S. Despite our impressive size, we adhere to strong family values that extend to our team members. We've built our work environment on winning, safety, growth, and professional development.
You'll also be associated with a company that cares about the communities it proudly serves. After all, our equipment has helped build the roads, bridges, homes, and businesses that allow these cities to thrive and prosper.
Apply for the Earthmoving Field Technician Job Today
Experience all the advantages of an exciting and rewarding career with Peterson Cat. Check out the field service technician role and other jobs available at Peterson Cat and apply online today.
Peterson Cat is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check are required.
Frequently Asked Questions About Earthmoving Field Technicians
What is the typical day like for an earthmoving field technician?
A typical day for an earthmoving field technician involves traveling to multiple customer jobsites, diagnosing equipment issues, performing repairs in various outdoor environments, and ensuring machines return to operation quickly to minimize customer downtime.
- Discuss equipment concerns and repair needs directly with operators and site managers
- Explain technical findings and repair options in customer-friendly terms
- Provide equipment operation and basic maintenance advice
- Document completed repairs and obtain customer approval
- Build long-term relationships as a trusted technical advisor
How do Cat earthmoving field technicians interact with customers?
Cat earthmoving field technicians serve as the frontline representatives of Peterson Cat, communicating directly with customers about equipment issues, repair status, and maintenance recommendations while building relationships based on technical expertise and service quality.
- Discuss equipment concerns and repair needs directly with operators and site managers
- Explain technical findings and repair options in customer-friendly terms
- Provide equipment operation and basic maintenance advice
- Document completed repairs and obtain customer approval
- Build long-term relationships as a trusted technical advisor
What specific challenges do earthmoving field technicians face that shop technicians don't?
Earthmoving field technicians face unique challenges including variable working conditions at jobsites, limited access to tools and equipment compared to shop settings, time pressure from equipment downtime costs, and the need to troubleshoot independently in remote locations.
- Managing repairs in extreme temperatures, precipitation, and challenging terrain conditions
- Improvising solutions with limited specialized tools and tight workspace constraints
- Prioritizing critical systems to minimize the $300-500/hour cost of idle heavy equipment
- Making complex diagnostic decisions without immediate access to technical resources
- Adapting to various customer site requirements and safety protocols
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