Hydraulic Technician - Hempstead
Mustang Cat
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- Pay
- $20 to $45
- an hour
- Location
- Hempstead, TX
- Work style
- On-site
- Job type
- Contractor, Temporary
- Posted
- Oct 19
- 2 days ago
Career path
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About the company
Mustang Cat
Machinery · 501 to 1,000 employees
Mustang Cat, the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Southeast Texas
What you'll do
- Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and test hydraulic pumps and motors
- Service hydraulic control valves, including electrical components
- Conduct failure analysis and prepare detailed reports
- Read, interpret, and apply Caterpillar hydraulic schematics
- Connect, disconnect, and interpret pressure gauges
- Work with open- and closed-loop hydrostatic systems
- Use forklifts and overhead cranes to safely handle components
- Maintain accurate records in Caterpillar software systems
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Strong mechanical aptitude with provenhydraulic systemexperience
- Proficiency withCaterpillar systems: SIS 2.0, Salesforce, and PowerTest
- Experience withelectrical systemsandhydraulic diagnostics
- Experience operatingforkliftsandoverhead cranes
- Ability to perform detailed disassembly, inspection, and reassembly ofhydraulic components
- Strong attention to detail and ability to readhydraulic schematics
- Team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- Education: a high school diploma
Key skills
hydraulic system experienceCaterpillar systemselectrical systemshydraulic diagnosticsforkliftsoverhead craneshydraulic schematicsmechanical aptitudecommunicationproblem-solving skills
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Perks
- Sign-On Bonus
- On-Premise Clinic
- Boot & Tool Allowances
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Medical, Dental, Vision
- 401(k) with Employer Matching
- Technician Career Review Program
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Read the full posting here
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 – Hydraulic Specialist (Hempstead, TX)
(
Heavy Equipment Technician
|
Hydraulic Systems Mechanic
|
Caterpillar Component Shop Technician
|
Hydraulic Pump & Motor Repair
)
Mustang Cat, the authorized
Caterpillar dealer
for Southeast Texas, is actively hiring a
Component Shop Heavy Equipment Technician – Hydraulic Focused
for our Hempstead, Texas location. In this role, you’ll specialize in
hydraulic systems
, performing precision work on
pumps, motors, and control valves
to keep Caterpillar equipment performing at its best.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled
hydraulic mechanic
looking to join a stable, growth-oriented dealership with strong benefits and long-term career potential.
💡
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 Hydraulic Component Technician:
Disassemble, inspect, reassemble, and test hydraulic pumps and motors
, including fixed/variable displacement, gear, and piston types
Service
hydraulic control valves
, including electrical components
Conduct
failure analysis
and prepare detailed reports
Read, interpret, and apply
Caterpillar hydraulic schematics
Connect, disconnect, and interpret
pressure gauges
for diagnostic accuracy
Work with
open- and closed-loop hydrostatic systems
Use
forklifts
and
overhead cranes
to safely handle components
Maintain accurate records in
Caterpillar software systems
(SIS 2.0, Salesforce, PowerTest)
Ensure all repairs meet
Caterpillar standards
for safety and performance
📋
Position Requirements:
High school diploma or equivalent required
Strong mechanical aptitude with proven
hydraulic system
experience
Proficiency with
Caterpillar systems
: SIS 2.0, Salesforce, and PowerTest
Experience with
electrical systems
and
hydraulic diagnostics
Experience operating
forklifts
and
overhead cranes
Ability to perform detailed disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of
hydraulic components
Strong attention to detail and ability to read
hydraulic schematics
Team player with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Join Mustang Cat in
Hempstead, TX
, as a
Hydraulic Component Shop Technician
and take your
heavy equipment
career to the next level. Apply today and help keep Texas running strong with
Caterpillar-powered solutions
.