Lube Truck Technician- Lufkin

Mustang Cat; Lufkin (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to $2000 Sign-On Bonus

Great Work-Life Balance

On-Premise Clinic

Boot & Tool Allowances

Tuition Reimbursement

Vast Growth Opportunities

Job Stability

Full-Time Benefits to Include: Medical

401(k) Employer Matching

Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

Job summary

Mustang Cat is seeking a Heavy Equipment Lube Technician in Lufkin to assess service needs, diagnose issues, and perform repairs to restore equipment operation. This role supports diverse heavy and light construction gear in a fast-paced field service environment.

The ideal candidate has strong mechanical skills, understands electrical and hydraulic systems, and can weld as needed. Excellent growth opportunities and comprehensive benefits accompany this full-time position in Texas.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates degree or technical certificate preferred.
• Ability to diagnose electrical and hydraulic systems and perform repairs.

Responsibilities

• Determine service status of equipment and perform necessary repairs to restore operation.
• Perform maintenance on heavy and light construction equipment.
• Maintain safety and quality standards during service work.

Skills

Electrical systems

Hydraulic systems

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree or technical certificate

Tools

Arc welding

MIG welding

Gas welding

Oxyacetylene torch

Job description

Building Texas… Powering the World.

Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025!

Mustang Cat is hiring a Heavy Equipment Lube Technician for the Lufkin Field Service department.

Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic Benefits Include:

• Up to $2000 Sign-On Bonus
• Great Work-Life Balance
• On-Premise Clinic
• Boot & Tool Allowances
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Vast Growth Opportunities
• Job Stability
• Full-Time Benefits to Include: Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) Employer Matching
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, Holidays

As a Heavy Equipment Lube Technician, your primary responsibility is to determine the status of services needed for various heavy and light construction equipment and perform the necessary repairs and maintenance to restore the equipment to proper operation.

Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic Position Requirements:

• Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Associates degree or certificate from a technical school preferred
• Previous mechanic work or military experience
• Strong understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems
• Welding experience preferred
• Ability to demonstrate technical, mechanical, and troubleshooting abilities to define and perform necessary repairs

Additional Experience Strongly Preferred for Heavy Equipment Technicians/Mechanics:

• Mechanic experience on Frac Transmissions (disassembly and assembly/rebuild)
• Experience with welding fabrication, arc welding, metal inert gas welding, arc gouging, and use of an oxyacetylene torch
• Technical experience with hydraulic pumps, valves, and motors

Heavy Equipment Technician/Mechanic levels and compensation rates are determined by skill set, knowledge, and experience. Curious to hear what it's like to be an industrial and diesel machinery technician/mechanic at Mustang Cat? Hear firsthand from some of our current diesel engine technicians/mechanics.

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Mustang Cat is an Equal Opportunity Employer.