Technician - Heavy Construction Equipment

Ziegler CAT has an opening for a full-time, experienced Technician to work on Caterpillar heavy construction equipment. We are looking for a dedicated employee with excellent troubleshooting and diagnostic skills to help deliver top notch service as a mechanic to our rapidly growing customer base.SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLERFounded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful- then Ziegler will be successful. That is why Ziegler is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment and the right tools for career development. This means great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training. Fulfill your calling by starting a career with Ziegler today The pay range for this position is $26.00 to $44.00Starting wage is dependent on skills, experience, education and location. Pay range may vary by 10% depending upon the applicant’s location. Along with competitive pay, full time positions are benefits eligible which includes:Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 19 paid holidays401(k) plan with company contribution and matchHSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each yearShort-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAPPaid Parental Leave & Funeral LeaveFitness membership discountEducation AssistanceSafety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms providedTool Insurance Safe, clean and friendly work environmentResponsibilities:Diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipmentRespond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performedMaintains a clean and safe work area, adhere to all safety proceduresFollows standard operating proceduresCleans and organizes equipmentAttends formal trainingAssists to prepare new equipment for rent or saleProvides assistance to all other levels of technicians as needed in regard to troubleshooting repairsPerforms other duties as assigned/requiredMaintains paperwork documentation of work performed (work orders) in a complete and timely manner on a daily/job basisDocuments labor, addition of segments, assuring that work order can be closed and billed as communicated with the customerPositively interacts with manager and team members to satisfy customer needsCommunicates effectively with customers, both internal and externalQualifications:2-year technical degree or high school diploma/GED and several years of comparable shop mechanic experience2+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience preferredWorking knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, components, electrical, and fuel systems;Experience working on Caterpillar equipment a plus but not requiredPersonal attributes: attention to detail, efficiency, problem solving, planning and organization, team playerWritten and verbal communication skillsBasic computer skillsOwn mechanic tool setAbility to maintain safe and clean work environmentThis role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a drug test as a pre-employment requirementMinimum physical requirements: Push/pull up to 50 lbsLift/carry up to 60 lbsLift bulky objectsStanding, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping – able to use bolt box.Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.