Pump Mechanic I

Caterpillar; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

PTO

401(k)

HSA

Career development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, currently seeks a Pump Mechanic I to assemble, service, and repair reciprocating plunger pumps and related assemblies. The role includes disassembly, inspection, and preparation for detailed evaluation, with emphasis on safety and quality.

The position requires following SOPs, traveling up to 5% for field work, and adhering to Caterpillar's safety standards. Starting pay is $28.45/hour, with overtime potential and a path for growth within the Caterpillar

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Clean driving record: no more than 2 moving violations in 12 months and no more than 3 in 3 years.
• Experience as a pump mechanic.
• Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assemble, service, maintain, evaluate, repair and install reciprocating plunger pumps and related components.
• Follow all policies and procedures safely and escalate to supervision as needed.
• Maintain a safe work environment and demonstrate exemplary safety culture.
• Disassemble and inspect components; prepare for detailed inspections.
• Use measuring equipment and SOPs to guide repairs.

Skills

Pump mechanic experience

Oil & gas equipment knowledge

Safety culture

Reading SOPs

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Career Area: Operations Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

About SPM Oil & Gas

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.

About The Role

SPM Oil & Gas currently has an opening for a Pump Mechanic I. The Pump Mechanic I assembles, services, maintains, evaluates, repairs, and installs reciprocating plunger pumps to include but not limited to gear boxes, power end assemblies and fluid end assemblies.

Additional Information

Pay: Pay will start at $28.45/hour and can be adjusted based on experience

Schedule: Tuesday through Thursday (10 days on and 4 days off) 5:00 AM – 5:00 PM with opportunity for overtime as business demands

This position will require some travel in the field (5%) as needed Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

What Will You Do

• Effectively demonstrate the core values of SPM Oil & Gas
• Follow all written policies and procedures safely without deviation or refer to upper management for guidance
• Exhibit and always advocate exemplary safety culture
• Clean, strip and inspect all required components
• Assist during the disassemble phase
• Prepare for detailed inspections
• Ability to comprehend Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and Risk Assessments
• Utilize measuring equipment
• Dismantles pumps and other equipment as directed
• Hauls pumps and pump parts to and from machine and test shops
• Troubleshoots, disassembles, and performs a detailed evaluation to determine repair needs and root cause analysis for the following: TWS 2250, QWS 2500, TWS 600 short, TWS 600 standard, QWS 1000, QEM 3000, WS 335
• Clean work area, machines, tools, and equipment
• Utilize all PPE
• Perform other routine duties as requested

Top Candidates will have

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Have a clean driving record, which means: No more than (2) moving violations within the last 12 months. No more than three (3) moving violations in the past three (3) years. One to three months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Working knowledge of oil and gas equipment
• Experience as a pump mechanic

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear
• Required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to wear protective footwear and other Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by the department

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to fumes or airborne particles
• Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions
• Occasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibration
• Noise Level: Moderate

Summary Pay Range

Summary Pay Range: $28.45 - $38.10 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

Posting Dates: October 6, 2026 - October 31, 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.

We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.