Powertrain Technician - Hempstead

Building Texas… Powering the World . Since 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries a s the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas . Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025! Our new Hempstead location is opening later in 2025 and will be at the following address: 897 North Business 290, Hempstead, TX 77445.

Now Hiring: Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician – Powertrain Focused (Hempstead, TX) (Caterpillar Technician Jobs | Powertrain Mechanic Careers | Heavy Equipment Service Roles) Mustang Cat, the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas, is seeking an experienced Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician with a focus on powertrain systems .

Based in our Hempstead, TX facility, this role is critical to disassembling, inspecting, rebuilding, and testing Caterpillar powertrain components for both machine and industrial applications. 💡 Top Benefits for Heavy Equipment Technicians: Up to $2,000 Sign-On Bonus Great Work-Life Balance On-Premise Clinic Boot & Tool Allowances Tuition Reimbursement Vast Growth Opportunities Job Stability with an Industry Leader Full-Time Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) with Employer Matching Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays Technician Career Review Program – Ask a recruiter today!

🛠️ What You’ll Do as a Powertrain Component Technician: Disassemble, inspect, and reassemble Caterpillar powertrain components (transmissions, torque converters, differentials, final drives) Perform failure analysis and provide detailed reporting Test transmissions on a dynamometer (machine and industrial applications) Connect, disconnect, and read pressure gauges to support diagnostics Work with Caterpillar service systems, including SIS 2.

0, Salesforce, and Power. Test Handle electrical systems troubleshooting and repair Safely operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and other shop equipment Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment 📋 Position Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications preferred Must own proper tools to perform necessary repairs Strong knowledge of Caterpillar powertrain systems Hands-on experience with failure analysis and precision measuring tools Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and service schematics Familiarity with dynamometer testing and related diagnostic equipment Experience with forklifts and overhead cranes Strong mechanical aptitude with proven troubleshooting abilities ✅ Strongly Preferred Experience: Advanced technical school training in diesel, industrial, or Caterpillar equipment Prior Caterpillar dealership or OEM service experience Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus 🚜 Build your career with Mustang Cat in Hempstead, TX, as a Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician – Powertrain Focused .

Join a team that has been Building Texas… Powering the World for over 70 years. Apply today! 💬 Want to Know More? Get a firsthand look at what it's like to work as a technician at Mustang Cat. Hear from our current technicians and learn why they love working with customers to Build Texas and Power the World. Join us EVERY FRIDAY from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm for Technician Open Interviews at our Northwest Houston/HWY 290 location.

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