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Altorfer CAT

Sells, rents and services heavy equipment and power systems

Journey Technician - Tractor

Full-TimeDeadline 1/19/27
$50.59 - $54.58/hr+ Tool Insurance
Senior
Mokena, IL, USA
In Person
Field ServiceEquipment Field Service

About the job

Requirements
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Five years of heavy equipment experience is required.
  • Proficiency with Excel and email is required.
  • Ability to perform high-quality repairs efficiently and maintain a clean shop working environment.
  • Ability to work independently and use resources when written documentation is unavailable.
  • Ability to make sound decisions and follow directions.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with customers and office personnel.
  • Good organizational skills and ability to write technical reports.
  • Intermediate keyboarding skills and basic knowledge of office software, preferably Microsoft Word.
  • Ability to work Saturdays and overtime as needed.
  • Ability to walk, bend, lift up to 100 pounds, and move or operate equipment as needed.
Responsibilities
  • Use safe work practices and follow company safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain customer satisfaction, a professional appearance, good work ethic, and ownership of assigned jobs.
  • Complete service reports, inspection checklists, labor entries, and required paperwork according to department guidelines.
  • Communicate additional time needed to complete tasks to the supervisor.
  • Use SIS2.0, ET, parts manuals, and service manuals.
  • Segment jobs appropriately and order parts accordingly.
  • Return unneeded parts promptly, complete warranty documentation, and submit follow-up forms on time.
  • Communicate job status to customers and office personnel.
  • Work efficiently and complete tasks in a timely manner.
  • Troubleshoot electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems in depth using prescribed tools, guidelines, and documentation.
  • Maintain company-supplied equipment and tools, including personal tools.
  • Arrange special parts as needed to reduce equipment downtime.
  • Perform mechanical work related to the department's business.
  • Keep current with industry standards and company-provided training.
  • Keep redo or excessive labor to no more than 1% of total labor hours and avoid equipment damage caused by neglect or abuse.
Desired Qualifications
  • Accredited schooling is a plus.

About the company

Altorfer CAT is an equipment dealer that sells and rents machinery, engines, attachments and power systems for commercial and industrial use. Its product lines include construction and mining equipment, lift trucks, agricultural machinery and generator sets, backed by replacement parts and repair services. The company combines branch-based sales and service with field support, while its power-systems operation designs and produces generator packages for specific customer applications. Its territory covers eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, northern and central Illinois, and parts of northwest Indiana. Founded in 1957, Altorfer is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cedar Rapids, IA

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Qualifying new parents receive paid leave: Altorfer includes maternal, paternal and adoptive leave within the child's first year.
  • Approved study receives financial support: Altorfer reimburses part of tuition, books and required course fees.
  • Technical training includes paid experience: the Davenport ThinkBIG programme alternates college study with paid dealer internships.

What critics are saying

  • Travel is substantial for rental leadership: the vice-president vacancy requires 35-60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
  • Vendor-tool experience is required: the Bartonville engineering vacancy requires CAT ET, monitoring software, SIS Web and TMI experience.
  • Training still involves heavy handling: the Davenport internship specifies lifting loads of 75-100 pounds.

What makes Altorfer CAT unique

  • Ownership spans three generations: Altorfer describes its transition to third-generation family ownership.
  • Its dealership extends beyond Caterpillar: Altorfer also lists authorised relationships with Mitsubishi, JLG, FENDT, CLAAS and Trail King.
  • Equipment monitoring supports remote diagnosis: Altorfer advertises connected devices that allow dealer troubleshooting without a site visit.

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