Product Support I - Endurance Operator- Night Shift

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

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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't just 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.

Career Area

Operations

Key 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.

Basic Requirements

• Minimum of 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

Top Candidates Will Have

• Experience assembling or repairing BHL, MHE, STTT, and SWL machines
• Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
• Additional maintenance or heavy equipment repair experience

Additional Information

• Shift: 2nd
• Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 PM - 4:30 AM
• Starting pay rate: $23.44/hour (includes 8% shift differential)
• Work location: Clayton, NC Machine Development Center
• No relocation benefits are available.

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

Compensation Summary

Summary Pay Range: $21.70 - $27.35

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.

Additional Eligibility and Equal Opportunity Statements

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.

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.

Posting Dates

September 17, 2026 - September 30, 2026