Senior Technical Representative-Mining

Caterpillar Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plan

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Mining Technical Representative to deliver hands-on technical expertise to dealers and customers across Central America, the Caribbean, and Northern Latin America.

You will diagnose and resolve product and maintenance challenges, guiding dealers through complex situations to maximize machine performance. The role emphasizes territory leadership, collaboration with service teams, and driving improvement programs, with on-site work and up to 50% travel.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated technical experience with heavy equipment.
• Ability to build trust and credibility with dealers and customers.
• Self-direction and accountability in a non-office environment.
• Proficient in using communication tools to convey ideas clearly.
• Structured approaches to identify and solve operational challenges.

Responsibilities

• Territory Leadership: manage dealer territories and align with Caterpillar service standards.
• Lead New Machine & Market Introduction programs for mining equipment in the region.
• Support dealers in Product Improvement Programs within timelines.
• Provide technical insights and communicate Caterpillar service advantages to customers.
• Navigate complex challenges and make timely decisions impacting dealer performance.
• Understand dealer and customer needs and apply insights to support growth initiatives.
• Administer service and goodwill policies and coordinate with service specialists to ensure capability.

Skills

Technical expertise

Customer focus

Effective communication

Problem solving

Relationship management

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

Product Support

Mining Technical Representative

As a Mining Technical Representative at Caterpillar, you will deliver hands‑on technical expertise to dealers and customers throughout Central America, the Caribbean, and Northern Latin America. Acting as Caterpillar’s frontline technical liaison, you will help reduce the commercial impact of product-related issues directly influencing both Caterpillar’s and dealer network’s financial performance. In this role, you’ll be the primary point of contact for diagnosing and resolving product, application, and maintenance challenges. You will guide dealers through complex technical situations, drive effective solutions, and support them in maximizing machine performance for mining operations. When issues arise, you’ll be the trusted expert who leads resolution efforts and strengthens long‑term dealer relationships.

What You Will Do

• Territory Leadership: Manage and support assigned dealer territories, acting as the central technical liaison to ensure alignment with Caterpillar’s service standards and customer expectations. This territory has a mix of dealer sizes and capabilities; the Technical Rep must be able to work across these various levels of dealer organizations and adjust to the priorities and requirements needed. Guide dealers through the Product Problem Management process to maximize machine uptime and customer satisfaction. This will entail PPM meetings with each of the dealers and some larger specific customer sites.
• New Machine & Market Introduction (NMI): Lead NMI programs to ensure smooth deployment and introduction of new mining equipment in your region/dealers.
• Program Management: Support dealers in executing Product Improvement Programs efficiently and within designated timelines.
• Customer Engagement: Provide technical insights and assist dealers in communicating Caterpillar’s service advantages to customers.
• Strategic Decision-Making: Navigate complex challenges, evaluate alternatives, and make timely decisions that impact dealer performance and customer outcomes.
• Market Insight & Growth: Understand dealer and customer needs, and apply insights to support product sales, process improvements, and segment growth initiatives.
• Issue Resolution & Goodwill Administration: The incumbent administers service and commercial goodwill policy, warranty settlements, and will work with service specialists to ensure dealers have the technical capability to identify and repair product deficiencies.

What Skills You Will Have

Technical Excellence:

Demonstrated technical experience with heavy equipment. Proven ability to apply product expertise to support operational performance and troubleshoot complex equipment issues.

Customer Focus:

We are seeking a relationship builder who excels at establishing trust and credibility with both dealers and customers. This is an independent role, operating outside of a traditional CAT office environment, requiring a high level of self‑direction and accountability.

Effective Communications:

Proficient in using communication tools and techniques to clearly convey and interpret ideas, information, and needs. Applies appropriate communication behaviors to ensure mutual understanding and productive interactions across technical and non‑technical audiences.

Problem Solving:

Experienced in applying structured approaches and tools to identify, analyze, and resolve operational, organizational, or process‑related challenges. Adapts problem‑solving strategies to suit diverse situations and drive effective outcomes.

Service Excellence:

Ability to anticipate dealer and customer needs, resolve complex product and maintenance issues, and recover from service failures in ways that strengthen trust and support machine uptime across assigned territories. Demonstrates skill in guiding dealers through Product Problem Management, supporting NMI and improvement programs, and ensuring service delivery that aligns with Caterpillar’s standards.

Relationship Management:

Ability to build long‑term, productive relationships with dealers by clearly communicating expectations, reviewing technical progress, and aligning on solutions that reduce commercial impact and improve machine performance. Demonstrates effectiveness in serving as the primary technical liaison, empowering dealer teams, and supporting strategic decisions that enhance customer satisfaction and regional growth.

Additional Information

Position to be located in Tucson AZ with a requirement to work on‑site full‑time at a Caterpillar facility.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

This position may require up to 50% travel.

Sponsorship is not available.

Posting Dates: 09/08/2026 - 09/15/2026

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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

• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.