Heavy Equipment Operator – Validation & Endurance Tests

Socket.dev; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Clayton, NC seeks a skilled equipment operator to support machine and software validation at the Clayton Machine Development Center. You will handle heavy machinery, document usage, and report issues to engineering teams to improve operation and performance.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant equipment experience, a strong safety focus, and the ability to work independently. Shift is 2nd, with pay and benefits as outlined by Caterpillar.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year of experience operating construction equipment or heavy machinery.
• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Ability to work independently and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate construction equipment in support of endurance and validation testing activities.
• Record daily machine usage, operating conditions, and performance concerns.
• Promptly communicate safety, quality, or performance issues to the Team Leader.
• Perform routine machine inspections and basic preventive maintenance activities.
• Wash, inspect, and maintain assigned equipment.
• Identify and report mechanical, structural, hydraulic, or electrical concerns.
• Complete minor service and repair tasks as assigned.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
• Support testing activities across multiple machine platforms and applications.

Skills

Operating heavy equipment

Safety mindset

Independent worker

Communication skills

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Clayton, NC seeks a skilled equipment operator to support machine and software validation at the Clayton Machine Development Center. You will handle heavy machinery, document usage, and report issues to engineering teams to improve operation and performance.

The role requires at least 1 year of relevant equipment experience, a strong safety focus, and the ability to work independently. Shift is 2nd, with pay and benefits as outlined by Caterpillar.