Field Service Technician — Compact Equipment Expert

Ziegler Caterpillar; Altoona (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

PTO 15 days first year

9 holidays

401(k) with company match

HSA contributions

Job summary

Ziegler CAT is hiring an experienced Field Service Technician to service compact construction equipment across our Iowa operations. You will diagnose and repair track loaders, wheel loaders, mini excavators, and more, ensuring maximum customer uptime with a company vehicle and tools provided.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years of diesel repair, and strong diagnostic skills. Candidates must have a clean driving record and be able to pass DOT screening.

Qualifications

• 2-year technical degree or high school diploma and several years of comparable experience.
• 2+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience, preferably in the field.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems.
• Ability to diagnose equipment without supervision and understand schematics.
• Own mechanic tool set and maintain a clean driving record.
• DOT medical certification and pre-employment drug screen are required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair compact construction equipment including track loaders, wheel loaders, mini excavators, aerial lifts, tele-handlers.
• Respond to customer needs quickly to maximize value for work performed in the field; company truck, phone, and computer are provided.
• Maintain safe maintenance and repair across mechanical, hydraulic, gas, diesel, and electrical systems.
• Keep work area clean and safe, and maintain a professional service vehicle.

Skills

Diesel repair experience

Troubleshooting

Customer service

Communication skills

Safety awareness

Ability to read schematics

Clean driving record

DOT pre-employment requirements

Education

2-year technical degree or high school diploma

Tools

Mechanic tool set

Job description

Ziegler CAT is hiring an experienced Field Service Technician to service compact construction equipment across our Iowa operations. You will diagnose and repair track loaders, wheel loaders, mini excavators, and more, ensuring maximum customer uptime with a company vehicle and tools provided.

The role requires a 2-year technical degree or equivalent experience, 2+ years of diesel repair, and strong diagnostic skills. Candidates must have a clean driving record and be able to pass DOT screening.