Sobre este puesto de Product Support I - Endurance Operator- Night Shift en Caterpillar
Career Area:
OperationsJob Description:
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Job Description:
The primary purpose of this position is to safely operate heavy equipment in support of machine and software validation activities at the Clayton Machine Development Center (CMDC). The operator will perform a variety of machine applications, identify and report performance issues, document daily machine activity, and provide feedback to engineering teams on machine operation and functionality.
Equipment operated may include Backhoe Loaders (BHL), Mini Hydraulic Excavators (MHE), Small Track Type Tractors (STTT), Small Wheel Loaders (SWL), and Work Tools (WT) products. Typical applications include excavation, grading, dozing, truck loading simulation, material handling, and lifting operations.
As experience and product knowledge are developed, the operator will assist in evaluating machine and tool performance and communicate observations through verbal discussions and written reports.
Key Responsibilities:
Safely operate construction equipment in support of endurance and validation testing activities.
Record daily machine usage, operating conditions, and performance concerns.
Promptly communicate safety, quality, or performance issues to the Team Leader.
Perform routine machine inspections and basic preventive maintenance activities.
Wash, inspect, and maintain assigned equipment.
Identify and report mechanical, structural, hydraulic, or electrical concerns.
Complete minor service and repair tasks as assigned.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment.
Support testing activities across multiple machine platforms and applications.
Basic Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year of experience operating construction equipment or heavy machinery.
Basic understanding of construction machinery and mechanical systems
Strong commitment to workplace safety
Ability to work independently
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Top Candidates Will Have:
Experience assembling or repairing BHL, MHE, STTT, and SWL machines
Strong mechanical troubleshooting skills
Additional maintenance or heavy equipment repair experience
Additional Information
Shift: 2nd
Hours: Monday-Thursday, 6:00 PM - 4:30 AM
Starting pay rate: $21.07/hour
Work location: Clayton, NC Machine Development Center
No relocation benefits are available.
Employee benefit details
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage, because we value your performance. You are eligible for an insurance plan from day one of hire and a quarterly bonus.
Final details
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This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers.
Summary Pay Range:
$21.70 - $27.35Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
September 16, 2026 - September 30, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.
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