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Hawthorne Machinery

Caterpillar heavy equipment dealer and service.

Machinery Service Tech/Mechanic 2

Equipment Field ServiceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeSan Diego, CA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Five years of hands-on mechanical repair experience with diesel engines or earthmoving equipment is required.
  • A valid California driver's license with a clean record is required. Shop assignments require a valid California Class C driver's license. Field assignments require a valid California Class B driver's license if an assigned vehicle is required.
  • The employee must furnish hand tools needed to repair, test, and diagnose hydraulic, air, power train, electrical, and electronic systems on Caterpillar equipment; Hawthorne supplies some high-value tools.
  • The role requires frequent walking over uneven terrain; operation of equipment and hand and power tools; daily lifting up to 50 pounds; handling, reaching, standing, climbing in and out of equipment, reading work tickets and service materials, communicating, sitting in equipment and vehicles, stooping, hearing mechanical problems and communications, and lying prone under vehicles and equipment.
  • The work involves constant or intermittent noise, warehouse and outdoor conditions with varying temperatures and weather, foul odors, fumes, and harsh substances.

Responsibilities

  • Perform assigned equipment repair, maintenance, and rebuilding in the service shop or field, safely and efficiently, with minimal supervision and without rework.
  • Perform requirements in Caterpillar Lubrication & Maintenance Guides.
  • Perform new and used equipment start-up for delivery to end users.
  • Perform Caterpillar updates as directed by Caterpillar.
  • Remove, install, recondition, and repair engines; make necessary engine and component-system adjustments.
  • Perform engine diagnostic tests.
  • Remove, install, repair, and make necessary adjustments to power train components.
  • Remove, install, and make necessary adjustments to hydraulic systems.
  • Troubleshoot Caterpillar and allied-product systems.
  • Disassemble, clean, and reassemble Caterpillar and allied-product machines.
  • Use available testing and diagnostic equipment to adjust machines and systems.
  • Measure and identify parts and components for reuse or replacement, and order new parts as required.
  • Perform minor welding and fabrication.
  • Complete work within 110% of established flat-rate target times and keep rework below 0.5% of labor hours.
  • Perform other duties as directed by the foreman or service manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • Successful completion of an apprenticeship program is preferred.
  • Graduation from an accredited technical school emphasizing diesel engine or earthmoving repair is preferred.

About the Company

Hawthorne Machinery

Caterpillar heavy equipment dealer and service.

Hawthorne Machinery Co. is a Caterpillar dealer serving San Diego and Pacific regions, offering sales of new and used equipment from Caterpillar and other brands, a large rental fleet, and comprehensive after-sales support including parts, service, and financing. Its products are used in construction, marine, power generation, paving, and waste management, with services like 24/7 field support, machine rebuilds, hydraulic repairs, and custom fabrication that keep equipment running. The company differentiates itself with a broad regional footprint, strong in-house service capabilities, a robust rental operation, and integrated financing and parts support, all backed by multi-generational family leadership. The goal is to be the trusted partner for customers needing reliable equipment, parts, and support while minimizing downtime and total ownership costs.

Company size
201-500
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
San Diego, CA
Founded
1956

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