Maintenance Technician

Caterpillar Inc.; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 40,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Rapid City, SD is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform planned and ad hoc maintenance, oversee suppliers, and write work procedures.

The role emphasizes troubleshooting equipment, maintaining mechanical and electrical systems, and tracking work orders using CMMS to improve uptime and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Technical Troubleshooting: ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve issues on hardware and systems.
• Mechanical/Machinery: knowledge of machines and tools; maintain mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and ad hoc maintenance on equipment.
• Oversee suppliers performing maintenance and repairs.
• Write work procedures and route requests to internal support departments.
• Track work orders, spare parts, and maintenance consumption using CMMS.

Skills

Technical Troubleshooting

Mechanical/Machinery

Decision Making

Effective Communications

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you’rejoining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don’tjust talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Rapid City, SD. In this role, you will perform planned and ad hoc maintenance, oversee suppliers performing maintenance and repairs, write work procedures and address requests to appropriate internal support departments.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Complying with safety, health, and environmental guidelines and participating in continuous improvement of the procedures while performing equipment maintenance.
• Inspecting machinery and equipment to identify problems and potential solutions, and performing appropriate troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance procedures
• Tracking work orders, spare parts, and maintenance parts consumption, and scheduled preventive maintenance procedures using Computerized Maintenance Management System.
• Communicating major issues in equipment performance and maintenance to the managers; Supporting the team in implementing robust solutions to improve overall efficiency, yield, and uptime of the equipment.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.
• Facility / Mechanical/Machinery: Knowledge of machines and tools; ability to use knowledge of maintaining the mechanical and electrical systems within including repair and maintenance.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Experience supporting manufacturing, industrial, or technical facility environments, with particular emphasis on testing or product development environments.
• Familiarity with work order systems, inventory tracking, and basic maintenance processes.

Additional Information:

• The primary location for this position is Rapid City, SD.
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available
• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$28.70 - $43.10

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 14, 2026 - September 28, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.