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Heavy Equipment Mechanic Careers

Do you love a hands-on working environment where your experience is appreciated? If so, we're looking for experienced heavy equipment mechanics to serve our growing customer base. 

At Carolina Cat, our heavy equipment mechanics have been the lifeblood of our operation since 1926—and a huge part of why we're such a trusted service provider in North Carolina. As a mechanic you’ll have access to high quality tooling and Cat® parts to keep our customer’s equipment safe and reliable year-round. If you’ve got what it takes, we’re ready to hear from you! 

Roles and Responsibilities

As a Cat heavy equipment mechanic, you’ll handle countless hands-on projects involving excavators, graders, loaders, forklifts, and related equipment. Our technicians perform a variety of repairs and maintenance tasks based on experience level to keep our customers' most important equipment in top condition. Our techs specialize in diagnosing potential mechanical, hydraulic, and structural challenges before restoring them to manufacturer specifications. 

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Typical day-to-day responsibilities include:

Inspecting heavy equipment

Building maintenance timelines

Following safety protocols

Maintaining detailed project logs

Current Openings View All Openings

Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician
Charlotte, North Carolina
Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician
Monroe, North Carolina
Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician (Greensboro)
Greensboro, North Carolina
Heavy Equipment Shop Technician
Greensboro, North Carolina
Paving Equipment Mechanic - Asheville, NC
Asheville, North Carolina
Paving Equipment Mechanic - Greensboro, NC
Greensboro, North Carolina
Compact Equipment Shop Tech
Pineville, North Carolina
Yard Attendant (Part-time)
Asheville, North Carolina
Heavy Equipment Shop Technician
Charlotte, North Carolina
Rental Equipment Shop Technician - Asheville
Asheville, North Carolina
Rental Equipment Shop Technician - Marion, NC
Asheville, North Carolina
Yard Attendant
Charlotte, North Carolina
CAT Rental Service Supervisor
Asheville, North Carolina
Rental Coordinator
Hickory, North Carolina
Compact Equipment Shop Tech
Greensboro, North Carolina
Field Service Rental Technician
Asheville, North Carolina
Rental Equipment Shop Technician
Monroe, North Carolina
Parts and Service Manager (Branch Manager)
Monroe, North Carolina
Shop Technician
Statesville, North Carolina
Hydraulics Technician - 2nd Shift
Charlotte, North Carolina
Shop Rental Technician
Charlotte, North Carolina
Welder
Monroe, North Carolina
Heavy Equipment Field Service Technician
Asheville, North Carolina
Parts and Service Manager (Branch Manager)
Asheville, North Carolina
Service Coordinator
Charlotte, North Carolina
Heavy Equipment Shop Technician
Asheville, North Carolina

Heavy Equipment Mechanic Qualifications

We're looking for experienced and passionate mechanics our customers can count on.
Below are a few qualifications that would make you a great fit:

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Demonstrated work experience
in heavy equipment

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Troubleshooting and
problem-solving skills

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Knowledge of welding
and electronics

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Physical strength and
stamina

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High school
diploma

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Driver's
License

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Benefits & Access to Training

At Carolina Cat, we’re proud to offer competitive salaries based on experience, skill level, training and working environment. 

As a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Carolina Cat, you’ll have access to a variety of career development resources through the Carolina Cat Training Center. This structured program is completely optional but allows all our employees to develop new competencies and achieve the career goals they set for themselves. 

We're Looking for Senior Heavy Equipment Mechanics!

Ready to begin the next chapter of your career at Carolina Cat? As a family-owned company, we strive to create an attentive customer experience supported by a high-level and knowledgeable team. We fill our open positions with only the most curious, passionate, and hardworking individuals to ensure we're doing right for every customer who walks through our doors.

Do you have what it takes? Fill out an interest form below for more information or to speak with a recruiter.

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