Field Service Technician - CCE

Datum der Stellenausschreibung: 2026-03-02
Standort:
Altoona, IA, US
Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Field Service Diesel Technician working on the rental fleet, light and medium construction equipment, and small gasoline/diesel engines to support customers surrounding our Ziegler branches. A company truck is provided.

Responsibilities:

  • Diagnose and repair equipment including skid steers, compact wheel loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, multi terrain loaders, aerial lifts, tele-handlers, among other light and medium construction equipment in the area
  • Uses a high degree of independent judgment to repair a variety of complex equipment and tools, which involve mechanical, hydraulic, gas, 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
  • 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 hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems; previous experience with CAT equipment preferred
  • 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 the role being deemed safety-sensitive
  • DOT Med card or ability to obtain is required