Job SearchPowertrain Technician - Hempstead
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Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025!
Our new Hempstead location is opening later in 2025 and will be at the following address: 897 North Business 290, Hempstead, TX 77445.
Now Hiring: Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician – Powertrain Focused (Hempstead, TX)
(Caterpillar Technician Jobs | Powertrain Mechanic Careers | Heavy Equipment Service Roles)
Mustang Cat, the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas, is seeking an experienced Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician with a focus on powertrain systems. Based in our Hempstead, TX facility, this role is critical to disassembling, inspecting, rebuilding, and testing Caterpillar powertrain components for both machine and industrial applications.
• Top Benefits for Heavy Equipment Technicians:
• Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Great Work-Life Balance
• On-Premise Clinic
• Boot & Tool Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vast Growth Opportunities
• Job Stability with an Industry Leader
• Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
• Technician Career Review Program – Ask a recruiter today!
•️ What You’ll Do as a Powertrain Component Technician:
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble Caterpillar powertrain components (transmissions, torque converters, differentials, final drives)
• Perform failure analysis and provide detailed reporting
• Test transmissions on a dynamometer (machine and industrial applications)
• Connect, disconnect, and read pressure gauges to support diagnostics
• Work with Caterpillar service systems, including SIS 2.0, Salesforce, and PowerTest
• Handle electrical systems troubleshooting and repair
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Position Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications preferred
• Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar powertrain systems
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis and precision measuring tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and service schematics
• Familiarity with dynamometer testing and related diagnostic equipment
• Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting abilities
✅ Strongly Preferred Experience:
• Advanced technical school training in diesel, industrial, or Caterpillar equipment
• Prior Caterpillar dealership or OEM service experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Build your career with Mustang Cat in Hempstead, TX, as a Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician – Powertrain Focused. Join a team that has been Building Texas… Powering the World for over 70 years. Apply today!
• Want to Know More?
Get a firsthand look at what it's like to work as a technician at Mustang Cat. Hear from our current technicians and learn why they love working with customers to Build Texas and Power the World.
Join us EVERY FRIDAY from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Technician Open Interviews at our Northwest Houston/HWY 290 location.
Check out the Mustang Cat Anthem to see our mission in action!
Having trouble logging in? Create an account through the link on the "Sign In" pop-up window, and apply today!
Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025!
Our new Hempstead location is opening later in 2025 and will be at the following address: 897 North Business 290, Hempstead, TX 77445.
Now Hiring: Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician – Powertrain Focused (Hempstead, TX)
(Caterpillar Technician Jobs | Powertrain Mechanic Careers | Heavy Equipment Service Roles)
Mustang Cat, the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas, is seeking an experienced Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician with a focus on powertrain systems. Based in our Hempstead, TX facility, this role is critical to disassembling, inspecting, rebuilding, and testing Caterpillar powertrain components for both machine and industrial applications.
• Top Benefits for Heavy Equipment Technicians:
• Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus
• Great Work-Life Balance
• On-Premise Clinic
• Boot & Tool Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vast Growth Opportunities
• Job Stability with an Industry Leader
• Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
• Technician Career Review Program – Ask a recruiter today!
•️ What You’ll Do as a Powertrain Component Technician:
• Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble Caterpillar powertrain components (transmissions, torque converters, differentials, final drives)
• Perform failure analysis and provide detailed reporting
• Test transmissions on a dynamometer (machine and industrial applications)
• Connect, disconnect, and read pressure gauges to support diagnostics
• Work with Caterpillar service systems, including SIS 2.0, Salesforce, and PowerTest
• Handle electrical systems troubleshooting and repair
• Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop equipment
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Position Requirements:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications preferred
• Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar powertrain systems
• Hands-on experience with failure analysis and precision measuring tools
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and service schematics
• Familiarity with dynamometer testing and related diagnostic equipment
• Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes
• Strong mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting abilities
✅ Strongly Preferred Experience:
• Advanced technical school training in diesel, industrial, or Caterpillar equipment
• Prior Caterpillar dealership or OEM service experience
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Build your career with Mustang Cat in Hempstead, TX, as a Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician – Powertrain Focused. Join a team that has been Building Texas… Powering the World for over 70 years. Apply today!
• Want to Know More?
Get a firsthand look at what it's like to work as a technician at Mustang Cat. Hear from our current technicians and learn why they love working with customers to Build Texas and Power the World.
Join us EVERY FRIDAY from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Technician Open Interviews at our Northwest Houston/HWY 290 location.
Check out the Mustang Cat Anthem to see our mission in action!
Having trouble logging in? Create an account through the link on the "Sign In" pop-up window, and apply today!
Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.