Field Machinery Service Technician - Diagnostics & Repairs

hawthornemachineryco; Oceanside (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawthorne Cat in California seeks a Machinery Service Tech 1 (Rentals) to perform repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of equipment with minimal supervision. You will diagnose issues, order parts, document repairs, and work with the team to ensure safe, efficient service in the shop or field.

As part of a dedicated service team, you will handle tasks with a focus on quality, safety, and timely completion, contributing to customer satisfaction and equipment readiness.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of Caterpillar or heavy equipment repair experience.
• California driver's license required.
• Able to pass crane qualification and forklift training.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose issues on Caterpillar and allied equipment.
• Remove/install parts, disassemble/assemble, test assemblies.
• Perform Caterpillar updates as directed.
• Maintain accurate service reports and time entries.
• Follow safety rules and company policies.

Skills

Diagnostics

Tool usage

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Diesel technology trade school

Apprenticeship program completion

Tools

Diagnostic software

Laptops

Crane/rigging equipment

Hand and power tools

Pneumatic tools

Job description

Hawthorne Cat in California seeks a Machinery Service Tech 1 (Rentals) to perform repair, maintenance, and rebuilding of equipment with minimal supervision. You will diagnose issues, order parts, document repairs, and work with the team to ensure safe, efficient service in the shop or field.

As part of a dedicated service team, you will handle tasks with a focus on quality, safety, and timely completion, contributing to customer satisfaction and equipment readiness.