Career Area:

Operations

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.

About SPM Oil and 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. 

The Role

The Maintenance Technician III performs corrective and preventive maintenance on field and hydraulic equipment. The Maintenance Technician III will have some responsibility for facilities maintenance including HVAC and electrical. Maintenance Technician III is a skilled, experienced technician with the ability to work autonomously, synthesize problems and provide solutions.

Pay: The role starts at $34.40 and cand be adjusted with experience.

Schedule: Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm with the opportunity for overtime.

What You Will Do:

Perform corrective and preventive maintenance on hydraulic systems, small diesel/gas engines, and production equipment.Follow all safety protocols, including risk assessments, lockout/tagout, and proper tool usage.Electrical: Ability to operate multi-meter tester for voltage, amperage, and resistance. Motors: Demonstrate the ability to determine pertinent motor nameplate info for replacement and or reordering Troubleshoot, repair, and test equipment; diagnose motor and electrical component failures.Interpret OEM manuals, Bill of Materials, and Standard Operating Procedures to guide repairs.Conduct inspections, apply root cause analysis/FMEA, and identify recurring faults for management review.Operate diagnostic tools, including multi-meters, to assess voltage, amperage, and resistance.Maintain a clean, hazard-free environment for precision component repair.Pursue ongoing skills development as directed by management.

What You Will Have:

Associate degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experienceMust be at least 21 years of age.Have a clean driving record, which generally 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.

Physical Demands: 

Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hearRequired to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawlMust occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 poundsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focusMust 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 particlesFrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditionsOccasionally exposed to high, precarious places and vibrationNoise Level: Moderate  

About Caterpillar  

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we have been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Summary Pay Range:

$34.30 - $45.95

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:

August 15, 2025 - August 28, 2025

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.

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