Field Technician — Heavy Equipment (CDL)

Altorfer Cat; Mokena (IL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union healthcare

Union pension

Paid holidays

3 paid personal days

Vacation: 1 week after 1 year

Education assistance

Tool insurance

Job summary

Altorfer Cat seeks a field service technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, delivering superior customer service in field and shop settings. Overtime and travel to customer sites are required.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 7+ years of heavy equipment experience, and strong troubleshooting across electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems. A Class B CDL or higher is required. Competitive pay and union benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 7+ years heavy equipment experience
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• College or specialized schooling preferred

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety procedures and processes
• Complete service reports, inspection checklists and timecards
• Communicate job status to customers and office personnel
• Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic and powertrain systems
• Maintain tools and equipment including service vehicle
• Travel to customer sites and work in field and shop

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Communication

Technical reporting

MS Word

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

College or specialized schooling preferred

Heavy Equipment experience (7+ years)

Tools

MS Word

Job description

Altorfer Cat seeks a field service technician to perform repairs and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment, delivering superior customer service in field and shop settings. Overtime and travel to customer sites are required.

The role requires a High School Diploma, 7+ years of heavy equipment experience, and strong troubleshooting across electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems. A Class B CDL or higher is required. Competitive pay and union benefits are included.