Powertrain Technician - Hempstead

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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!
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