Heavy Equipment Technician

PIPELINE MACHINERY INTERNATIONAL - Cypress, TX

Position:  HEAVY EQUIPMENT TECHNICIAN

Position Summary:

The primary function of this position is to determine the status of service needed for various Caterpillar heavy construction equipment and allied equipment, and perform the necessary service, preventative maintenance, repairs, replacements, installations, or re-building of parts to restore the equipment to proper operation.

Job and Skill Requirements:   

• Demonstrate technical, mechanical and troubleshooting abilities to define and perform maintenance and repairs of construction machinery or related equipment.
• Knowledge of electrical, hydraulic, power-train and engine components.
• Minimum 5 years of experience working with heavy machinery (Caterpillar machinery experience preferred but not required).
• Must provide proper tools to perform equipment repairs.
• Associate/certified degree program in a technical discipline (Technical College, Community College or Private Technical Institute), or equivalent experience in a related industry or the military.
• Demonstrate verbal, written, analytical and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate basic computer skills to include entry, search, application use, and file creation and maintenance.
• Ability to work late or on weekends (occasionally); very limited overnight travel.

Preferred Additional Experience/Skills:

·         Experience with CAT service information databases.

·         Operation or maintenance training on CAT equipment.

·         Advanced technical systems experience.

·         Familiarity with CAT equipment configurations and attachments.

PipeLine Machinery International, a Cat® equipment dealer, supports the global needs of mainline pipeline construction customers worldwide with one-stop access to the most extensive and exclusive purpose-built pipeline equipment, expertise, technology and training in safety and equipment operation.