Senior Field Technician

Overview

Senior Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Quinn Company- Caterpillar Dealer - Santa Maria, CA

Pay: $46.44–$60.71 per hour

Quinn Company is looking for a skilled Senior Heavy Equipment Shop Technician to join our Santa Maria service team! If you're the technician others turn to when equipment problems become challenging, we want to hear from you!

Wages

Starting wage will depend on experience and education. $47.60 - $60.71

Responsibilities

Why Join Quinn Company?

Since 1919, Quinn Company has been a trusted Caterpillar dealer, providing equipment sales, rentals, parts, and service throughout California. We recognize the experience and technical expertise that skilled technicians bring to our team.

What We Offer:

• Competitive Pay: $46.44–$60.71 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.
• Career Stability: Join an established Caterpillar dealership with over 100 years of history.
• Challenging Technical Work: Diagnose and repair complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities to continue developing your technical skills
• Company-Provided Uniforms
• Lead and Field Premiums for eligible assignments
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match & Profit Sharing
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time & Holidays
  
  
  

What You'll Be Doing

As a Senior Heavy Equipment Field Technician, you'll perform complex diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds on Caterpillar and other heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Complex Diagnostics: Troubleshoot electrical, electronic, hydraulic, engine, and drivetrain issues.
• Major Component Repairs: Diagnose, disassemble, repair, and rebuild engines, transmissions, hydraulic systems, and other major components.
• Electronic Troubleshooting: Utilize Cat Electronic Technician (ET), diagnostic software, electrical schematics, and specialized testing equipment.
• Equipment Repair & Reconditioning: Perform repairs, machine evaluations, preventive maintenance, and component replacements according to manufacturer specifications.
• Root Cause Analysis: Identify equipment failures and determine effective repair solutions to minimize downtime.
• Independent Problem-Solving: Diagnose challenging equipment issues and recommend appropriate repairs.
• Quality Workmanship: Complete repairs safely, accurately, and efficiently while maintaining detailed service documentation.
• Team Collaboration: Work with service leadership and fellow technicians to ensure quality repairs and customer satisfaction.
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment diagnostic and repair experience, preferably with Caterpillar or another major equipment manufacturer.
• Strong experience diagnosing and repairing diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical systems, and drivetrains.
• Ability to troubleshoot complex mechanical and electronic equipment issues.
• Experience using Cat ET or comparable OEM diagnostic software.
• Ability to perform major component repairs and equipment overhauls with minimal supervision.
• Strong understanding of electrical wiring diagrams, hydraulic schematics, and diagnostic procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to workplace safety.
• Technical school certificate, associate degree, or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
• Caterpillar dealership experience is highly valued, but comparable heavy equipment experience is also encouraged.
  
  
  

Take Your Skills to the Next Level!

You've spent years developing your technical expertise. Now bring those skills to a company that understands the importance of experienced technicians. At Quinn Company, you'll have the opportunity to work on challenging repairs, continue developing your skills, and contribute to a team dedicated to keeping customers' equipment running.

Ready for your next career opportunity? Apply today and join the Quinn Company team!

Quinn is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV

Quinn Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status. Quinn Group, Inc. has established an Affirmative Action Plan to promote the employment and advancement of members of those covered groups identified by statute and regulations, including minorities, women, qualified disabled individuals and all Veterans and disabled Veterans