Service Technician - Heavy Equipment

Michigan CAT; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan CAT is seeking a Service Technician in Lansing, MI. The technician will be essential for equipment maintenance and repairs, with responsibilities that include diagnosing problems, performing preventive maintenance, and servicing equipment. Preferred qualifications include prior experience with CAT diagnostics and relevant vocational education. This role offers an opportunity to grow in a dynamic environment while ensuring customer satisfaction through high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-5 years of Heavy Construction repair experience.
• Highly motivated and adaptable to new tasks.
• Preferred experience with CAT ET or similar diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose problems with equipment/engines using various methods.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance on customer products.
• Service and repair equipment from mechanical to electrical.
• Complete detailed service reports for the Service Coordinator.

Skills

Equipment diagnosis

Preventive Maintenance

Mechanical repair

Electrical repair

Parts identification

Education

High School Diploma

Vocational College degree in Diesel Technology

Vocational College degree in Heavy Equipment Repair

Vocational College degree in Welding Technology

Tools

CAT ET

Job description

Position Summary

Michigan CAT Service Technician is the heart of our business. You will work on and at times will be leading service and maintenance tasks of our customers’ equipment, while continuing to learnas well aslooking out for self and others' safety at the workplace.

Responsibilities

Your daily tasks will include, but will not be limited to some of the following activities:

• Diagnose problems with equipment/engines, using a variety of methods and tools.
• Perform Preventive Maintenance work on customer products.
• Service/repair work on items diagnosed, ranging from mechanical to electrical work.
• Identify and source any parts required for repair or service.
• Complete a detailed service report to provide to the Service Coordinator and Service Supervisor.
• Cleaning and painting equipment as necessary to complete job.

Qualifications

To be considered for a position as a Michigan CAT Service Technician, you should have:

• A minimum of 2-5 years of Heavy Constructionrepairexperience.
• Highly motivated and able to learn new tasks, processes, and policies.

Preferred qualification:

• Prior experience using CAT ET or similar electronic diagnostics tool.
• Agricultural and Farming Equipment repair experience.
• Experience writing detailed service reports on internal/external customer equipment.
• High School Diploma or Vocational College degree in some of the following areas:
• Diesel Technology
• Heavy Equipment Repair
• Welding Technology

The duties and responsibilities described here are not a comprehensive list, and the scope of thejobmay change as necessitated by business demands.

MacAllister Machinery Co Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).