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Canoo

Powertrain Technician

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

Job Title Powertrain Technician About Canoo Canoo's mission is to bring EVs to Everyone and build a ... Perform propulsion unit testing on dynamometer under engineering direction * Determine Root Cause ...

Ford Motor Company

Test Technician

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$74K - $124K/yr

We have opportunities across multiple test labs, including Engine/Powertrain Dynamometer testing and Emissions/Chassis Dynamometer testing. This position is a Test Lab Technician supporting ...

Ford Motor Company

Test Technician

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$74K - $124K/yr

We have opportunities across multiple test labs, including Engine/Powertrain Dynamometer testing and Emissions/Chassis Dynamometer testing This position is a Test Lab Technician supporting ...

Ford Motor Company

Test Technician

Dearborn, MI · On-site

$74K - $124K/yr

We have opportunities across multiple test labs, including Engine/Powertrain Dynamometer testing and Emissions/Chassis Dynamometer testing. This position is a Test Lab Technician supporting ...

Polaris, Inc.

$23.60 - $31.25/hr

Job Summary You will support the development, testing, and evaluation of CVT and transmission technologies within the Powertrain Development Lab. In this role, you will collaborate with engineers and ...

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Powertrain Technician - Hempstead

Hempstead, TX • On-site

Mustang Cat
Machinery Manufacturing • 1 - 5K employees
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$20 - $45/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 5 days ago

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8.7

Company rating: 8.7 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

29th of 178 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!
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 PowerTest
  • 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!
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