Night-Shift Heavy Machinery Technician

Caterpillar Inc.; Clayton (NC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Clayton, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to safely operate construction equipment, document usage and performance, and support endurance testing at the Machine Development Center.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and hands-on repair tasks across multiple platforms, with opportunities for skill growth and a competitive hourly wage reflecting shift differential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience operating construction equipment or heavy machinery.
• Basic understanding of construction machinery and mechanical systems
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to work independently
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

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

Construction equipment operation

Safety awareness

Independent work capability

Communication skills

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Clayton, NC is seeking a Maintenance Technician to safely operate construction equipment, document usage and performance, and support endurance testing at the Machine Development Center.

The role emphasizes safety, independent work, and hands-on repair tasks across multiple platforms, with opportunities for skill growth and a competitive hourly wage reflecting shift differential.