Construction Paving Specialist

Mustang Cat; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Mustang Cat in Houston, TX is hiring a Construction Paving Specialist to act as both technical and commercial expert in paving equipment. This role involves customer support, sales collaboration, and market analysis to enhance productivity and project success.

Ideal candidates should have over 3 years in paving equipment or sales, excellent communication skills, and a relevant degree, with a focus on cultivating customer relationships. Join us to help advance Caterpillar's paving equipment in Southeast Texas.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in paving equipment or heavy equipment sales.
• Experience with Caterpillar paving equipment preferred.
• Ability to conduct equipment demonstrations and customer training.

Responsibilities

• Support the growth of Caterpillar paving products through consultation and sales.
• Partner with Territory Sales Representatives to identify equipment opportunities.
• Build long-term relationships with customers through technical guidance.

Skills

Experience in paving equipment

Strong understanding of asphalt paving operations

Excellent communication skills

Technical aptitude

Experience with CRM software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering

Tools

CAT asphalt paving equipment

Microsoft Office

Job description

Now Hiring: Construction Paving Specialist

(Heavy Equipment | CAT Asphalt Paving Equipment | Construction Sales Support | Houston, TX)

Mustang Cat is seeking an experienced Construction Paving Specialist to serve as the technical and commercial expert for Caterpillar's industry‑leading paving product line. This highly visible role partners with customers, sales representatives, rental operations, and product support teams to deliver equipment solutions that improve productivity, maximize uptime, and help customers successfully complete their paving projects.

If you have experience with asphalt paving equipment, enjoy solving customer challenges, and want to work with one of the most respected names in the heavy equipment industry, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

As the dealership's paving equipment specialist, you'll support the growth of Caterpillar paving products by combining technical expertise with customer consultation and sales support.

Sales & Customer Development

• Partner with Territory Sales Representatives to identify equipment opportunities and grow market share.
• Participate in customer meetings, jobsite visits, product demonstrations, and equipment presentations.
• Develop relationships with paving contractors, municipalities, and asphalt producers.
• Recommend equipment solutions based on customer applications and operational needs.
• Monitor market trends, competitive products, and customer buying patterns.

Technical Product Expertise

• Serve as the dealership's subject matter expert for CAT asphalt pavers, compactors, cold planers, screeds, and paving technologies.
• Provide application guidance and operational best practices.
• Assist customers and internal teams with equipment troubleshooting and technical support.
• Coordinate with Parts and Service teams to maximize customer uptime.
• Deliver product training for customers and dealership employees.
• Stay current on Caterpillar technologies, telematics, grade control systems, and new product introductions.

Customer Success

• Build long‑term relationships through responsive service and trusted technical guidance.
• Visit customer jobsites to evaluate applications and recommend equipment solutions.
• Collect customer feedback and share market intelligence with dealership leadership and Caterpillar.

Cross‑Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Rental, Sales, Service, Parts, and Product Support teams.
• Support marketing events, trade shows, paving demonstrations, and customer appreciation events.
• Assist with inventory planning and stocking recommendations.

What We're Looking For

• 3+ years of experience in paving equipment, heavy equipment sales, construction operations, or a related field.
• Strong understanding of asphalt paving operations and paving equipment applications.
• Experience with Caterpillar paving equipment preferred.
• Technical aptitude and mechanical understanding of heavy equipment.
• Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills.
• Consultative approach to solving customer challenges.
• Ability to conduct equipment demonstrations and customer training.
• Experience with CRM software and Microsoft Office.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience).
• Spanish bilingual skills are a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Work outdoors in active construction environments and varying weather conditions.
• Climb on and inspect heavy equipment safely.
• Travel regularly throughout the assigned territory.
• Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

As a Construction Paving Specialist, you'll help customers maximize the performance of their paving operations while supporting the continued growth of Mustang Cat's Construction Industries business. Your technical expertise, customer relationships, and industry knowledge will directly contribute to customer success and the expansion of Caterpillar's paving equipment presence across Southeast Texas.

Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.