Shop Technician, Heavy
Altorfer CAT · East Peoria, IL, US · United States · On-site
Posted Aug 17, 2026
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Working Hours/Days
7:00 am – 3:30 pm Monday - Friday, overtime and weekends as needed
Basic Duties
Perform service and repairs on Caterpillar and other types of heavy equipment.
Trouble-shoot and repair engine, hydraulic, electrical and all other systems.
Provide excellent customer service to all customers.
Operate equipment in a safe manner to find diagnostic errors or technical problems and determine proper solutions.
Establish and maintain a service oriented relationship with customers and supervisors.
Complete service reports in a timely manner.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Successful completion of a formal technical training program with a minimum of three years’ experience required.
Must have engine, electrical & hydraulic diagnostic, trouble shooting and repair skills.
Computer literate. Must be familiar with programs such as Microsoft, Excel and Outlook.
Ability to follow all safety rules and wear proper safety equipment in the shop.
Must be a self-starter with good time management
Excellent planning & organizational skills required
Ability to work overtime and some weekends when needed.
Excellent communication skills (written, e-mail, and verbal) are necessary.
Must be able to lift up to 75 lbs and provide your own tools.
High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record. This includes no more than 2 minor violations within the past 3 years and no major violations within the past 5 years (Motor Vehicle Report will be performed on final candidate).
Altorfer Inc. offers an industry leading compensation and benefit package:
Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
401(k) and Additional 401(k) Contribution
Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave and Funeral Leave
Vacation: 40 hours of vacation after 1 year of full-time employment
Sick: 40 hours of sick after 1 year of full-time employment
Education Assistance
Personal Tool Insurance, and Safety Equipment Reimbursement
Voluntary Benefits: Accident, Critical and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Assistance and Identity & Fraud Protection
Payrate: Min: $30.92/ per hour Max: $44.08/ per hour
Posted Min
USD $30.92/Yr.
Posted Max
USD $44.08/Yr.
Physical Requirements/Working Conditions
This position works in a shop/warehouse environment. May on a continuous basis walk, bend and lift up to 75 lbs. May be required to wear appropriate safety equipment (IE- Safety glasses or side shields) when needed. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high. May intermittently sit at a desk for a period of time to answer telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through email. Must be flexible to work varying schedules and hours as needed. The physical demands described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be…