Field Service Technician

Date d’affichage: 2026-02-18
Emplacement:
St. Cloud, MN, US
Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Field Service Diesel Technician working on heavy construction equipment to support customers surrounding our St. Cloud location. A company truck is provided.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnoses and repairs Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipment, compact equipment, aerial equipment and paving equipment

  • Uses a high degree of independent judgment to repair a variety of complex equipment and tools, which involve mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems

  • Work safely at all times, following company policies, procedures and standards

  • Responds to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed

  • Willing to respond to after hour emergency calls as directed by supervisor

  • Work collaboratively and assist other technicians as needed regarding troubleshooting repairs

  • Document work orders in a complete and timely manner to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction; identify and communicate the need for parts for inventory

Qualifications:

  • 2-year technical college degree in diesel technology or related field; or high school diploma/GED and 2 years of comparable shop mechanic experience

  • 3+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience, preferably some field experience

  • Working knowledge of repairing a variety of agricultural equipment; ag technology experience is a definite plus

  • Ability to write and communicate effectively, interact with supervisors, customers, and team members

  • Basic computer skills to document work orders and utilize online diagnostic systems

  • Own mechanic tool set

  • Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment including service truck

  • Willing and able to respond to after-hour emergency calls as directed by the supervisor

  • Able to operate equipment safely

  • Must have and maintain a clean driving record

  • Pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen & physical due to this role being deemed safety sensitive position

  • DOT Med card or ability to obtain is required

  • Class A CDL or willingness to obtain one within a defined period