Rapid-Response Field Service Technician for Heavy Equipment

Ohio Machinery Co.; Youngstown (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Company service truck

Health insurance (HSA option)

Flexible spending account

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Training opportunities

Job summary

Ohio CAT seeks a Field Service Technician to deliver immediate, on-site support for urgent equipment issues, minimizing customer downtime. You will operate from a service pickup truck, performing diagnostics, temporary repairs, and differential service to keep machines running until full repairs can be scheduled.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, the ability to read and write proficiently, and experience with Caterpillar diagnostic tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; 2+ year technical program in diesel or power equipment systems preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant industry experience; 5+ years hands-on mechanical repair with diesel or earthmoving equipment recommended.

Responsibilities

• Proficient reading and writing skills.
• Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude; computer literacy.
• Experienced with Caterpillar equipment applications and functions.
• Skilled in using Caterpillar diagnostic tools (Electronic Technician, Service Information System).
• Welding experience is a plus.

Skills

Mechanical repair

Electrical aptitude

Computer literacy

Cat diagnostic tools

Reading and writing

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Diesel/Power equipment tech program (2+ years)

Tools

Electronic Technician

Service Information System

Job description

Ohio CAT seeks a Field Service Technician to deliver immediate, on-site support for urgent equipment issues, minimizing customer downtime. You will operate from a service pickup truck, performing diagnostics, temporary repairs, and differential service to keep machines running until full repairs can be scheduled.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, the ability to read and write proficiently, and experience with Caterpillar diagnostic tools.