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Ziegler Inc.
Field Service Technician - Heavy Equipment
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What they do
A Heavy Equipment Mechanic maintains and repairs heavy equipment like construction vehicles and fire trucks.
$55,511 / year median in Iowa
+10% projected growth
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Position range in Sioux City, IA-NE-SD Metropolitan Statistical Area $62k
- $80k Per Year Field Service Technician
- Heavy Equipment Ziegler Inc.
Occupation:
Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except EnginesLocation:
Sioux City, IA- 51101
Job Type:
Full TimePosted:
07/07/2026 Positions available: 1Source:
NLXWeb Site:
usnlx.com Job #: 294048475 Job Requirements and Properties Help for Job Requirements and Properties. Opens a new window. Work Onsite Full Time Schedule Full Time Job Description Help for Job Description. Opens a new window. Ziegler CAT has an opening for a Field Service Diesel Technician working on heavy construction equipment to support customers surrounding our Sioux City, IA location. A company truck is provided.SEE YOURSELF AT ZIEGLER
Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa and northern Missouri. Since day one Ziegler has had the same philosophy- if the customer is successful
- then Ziegler will be successful.
- Health, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
- 15 days of PTO your first year, accrual starts day 1
- 9 paid holidays
- 401(k) plan with company contribution and match
- HSA (Health Savings Account), Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free each year
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance, FSA & EAP
- Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave
- Fitness membership discount
- Education Assistance
- Safety Boot Reimbursement, PPE & Uniforms provided
- Tool Insurance
- Safe, clean and friendly work environment
Responsibilities:
- Diagnoses and repairs Caterpillar equipment including compactors, excavators, loaders, dozers, and other heavy construction equipment, compact equipment, aerial equipment and paving equipment
- Uses a high degree of independent judgment to repair a variety of complex equipment and tools, which involve mechanical, hydraulic, diesel, and electrical systems
- Work safely at all times, following company policies, procedures and standards
- Responds to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed
- Willing to respond to after hour emergency calls as directed by supervisor
- Work collaboratively and assist other technicians as needed regarding troubleshooting repairs
- Document work orders in a complete and timely manner to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction; identify and communicate the need for parts for inventory
Qualifications:
- 2-year technical college degree in diesel technology or related field; or high school diploma/GED and 2 years of comparable shop mechanic experience
- 3+ years of relevant diesel equipment repair experience, preferably some field experience
- Working knowledge of hydraulics, transmissions, undercarriage, track systems, engine and emission components, electrical, and fuel systems; previous experience with CAT equipment preferred
- Ability to write and communicate effectively, interact with supervisors, customers and team members
- Basic computer skills to document work orders and utilize online diagnostic systems
- Own mechanic tool set
- Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment including service truck
- Willing and able to respond to after-hour emergency calls as directed by the supervisor
- Able to operate equipment safely
- Must have and maintain a clean driving record
- Pass a DOT pre-employment drug screen & physical due to the role being deemed safety-sensitive
- DOT Med card or ability to obtain is required
Minimum Physical Requirements:
Minimum Physical Requirements:
- Push/pull up to 50 lbs
- Lift/carry up to 60 lbs
- Lift bulky objects
- Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation, stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat, forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling, bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping
- able to use bolt box.
- Working Conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor.
- 15 days to start 9 Paid holidays 401(k) contributions & match HSA, Ziegler contributes up to $1000 tax-free annually
STD & LTD
Insurance, FSA & EAP Paid Parental Leave & Funeral Leave Fitness membership discount Ongoing training Education assistance Advancement opportunities Safe, clean, and friendly work environment Military Friendly Ziegler employs a wide variety of former U.S. Armed Services personnel. We actively hire those with prior military experience and accommodate the needs of Reserve and National Guard members. Build Your Career at Ziegler Ziegler sells and services CAT® construction and mining equipment, generators and industrial engines in Minnesota and Iowa, as well as AGCO agricultural equipment across Minnesota, Iowa and Missouri. Ziegler has a team focus, a first-class reputation for service, and a healthy work-life balance. We train our employees to do things the Ziegler Way- the right way
- and then we take it one step further.