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Construction Paving Specialist

Houston, TX · On-site

$65K - $77K/yr

Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025! Now Hiring: Construction Paving Specialist (Heavy Equipment | CAT Asphalt Paving Equipment | Construction ...

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Construction Paving Specialist

Mustang, TX · On-site

$61K - $72K/yr

Construction Paving Specialist (Heavy Equipment | CAT Asphalt Paving Equipment | Construction Sales Support | Houston, TX) Mustang Cat is seeking an experienced Construction Paving Specialist to ...

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Professionals in Cat Construction roles often encounter challenges such as adapting to rapidly changing project requirements, coordinating with diverse teams on-site, and ensuring strict adherence to safety standards. Effective communication and proactive problem-solving are key to overcoming these obstacles. Continuous training on equipment operation and safety protocols, along with fostering a collaborative team environment, can help professionals excel and maintain project efficiency.

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Cat Construction jobs typically refer to positions that involve working with Caterpillar Inc. (commonly known as CAT) construction equipment. These jobs can range from operating heavy machinery like bulldozers and excavators to roles in equipment maintenance, sales, and project management. Employees may work on construction sites, at dealerships, or in service centers, depending on their specific role. CAT Construction jobs require knowledge of heavy equipment operation, safety protocols, and sometimes specialized certifications. These roles are vital for building and maintaining infrastructure such as roads, buildings, and bridges.

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Cat Construction generally refers to construction projects involving Caterpillar equipment, including various heavy machinery like excavators, bulldozers, and loaders. An Excavator Operator specifically specializes in operating excavators, which are a key component of Cat Construction projects. Both roles often require similar certifications, such as OSHA safety training and equipment operation licenses, and are commonly found in the construction and heavy equipment industries. While Cat Construction encompasses a broad range of construction activities using Caterpillar machinery, an Excavator Operator focuses solely on operating excavators within those projects.

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Construction Paving Specialist

Mustang Cat

Houston, TX • On-site

$65K - $77K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 11 hours ago

Mustang CAT rating

8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

28th of 171 rated vehicle equipment hire

Job description

Building Texas... Powering the WorldSince 1952, Mustang has proudly served the construction, oil & gas, power generation, marine, and manufacturing industries as the authorized Caterpillar® dealer for Southeast Texas. Start your career with Mustang Cat - one of America's Greatest Midsize Workplaces of 2025!
Now Hiring: Construction Paving Specialist
(Heavy Equipment | CAT Asphalt Paving Equipment | Construction Sales Support | Houston, TX)
Mustang Cat is seeking an experienced Construction Paving Specialist to serve as the technical and commercial expert for Caterpillar's industry-leading paving product line. This highly visible role partners with customers, sales representatives, rental operations, and product support teams to deliver equipment solutions that improve productivity, maximize uptime, and help customers successfully complete their paving projects.
If you have experience with asphalt paving equipment, enjoy solving customer challenges, and want to work with one of the most respected names in the heavy equipment industry, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Do
As the dealership's paving equipment specialist, you'll support the growth of Caterpillar paving products by combining technical expertise with customer consultation and sales support.
Sales & Customer Development
  • Partner with Territory Sales Representatives to identify equipment opportunities and grow market share.
  • Participate in customer meetings, jobsite visits, product demonstrations, and equipment presentations.
  • Develop relationships with paving contractors, municipalities, and asphalt producers.
  • Recommend equipment solutions based on customer applications and operational needs.
  • Monitor market trends, competitive products, and customer buying patterns.

Technical Product Expertise
  • Serve as the dealership's subject matter expert for CAT asphalt pavers, compactors, cold planers, screeds, and paving technologies.
  • Provide application guidance and operational best practices.
  • Assist customers and internal teams with equipment troubleshooting and technical support.
  • Coordinate with Parts and Service teams to maximize customer uptime.
  • Deliver product training for customers and dealership employees.
  • Stay current on Caterpillar technologies, telematics, grade control systems, and new product introductions.

Customer Success
  • Build long-term relationships through responsive service and trusted technical guidance.
  • Visit customer jobsites to evaluate applications and recommend equipment solutions.
  • Collect customer feedback and share market intelligence with dealership leadership and Caterpillar.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Work closely with Rental, Sales, Service, Parts, and Product Support teams.
  • Support marketing events, trade shows, paving demonstrations, and customer appreciation events.
  • Assist with inventory planning and stocking recommendations.

What We're Looking For
  • 3+ years of experience in paving equipment, heavy equipment sales, construction operations, or a related field
  • Strong understanding of asphalt paving operations and paving equipment applications
  • Experience with Caterpillar paving equipment preferred
  • Technical aptitude and mechanical understanding of heavy equipment
  • Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
  • Consultative approach to solving customer challenges
  • Ability to conduct equipment demonstrations and customer training
  • Experience with CRM software and Microsoft Office
  • Valid driver's license and ability to travel throughout the assigned territory
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Construction Management, Engineering, or related field preferred (or equivalent industry experience)
  • Spanish bilingual skills are a plus

Physical Requirements
  • Work outdoors in active construction environments and varying weather conditions
  • Climb on and inspect heavy equipment safely
  • Travel regularly throughout the assigned territory
  • Occasionally lift up to 50 pounds

As a Construction Paving Specialist, you'll help customers maximize the performance of their paving operations while supporting the continued growth of Mustang Cat's Construction Industries business. Your technical expertise, customer relationships, and industry knowledge will directly contribute to customer success and the expansion of Caterpillar's paving equipment presence across Southeast Texas.
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