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Altorfer CAT

Sells, rents and services heavy equipment and power systems

Fleet Administrator - Heavy

Full-TimeDeadline 8/11/27
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Cedar Rapids, IA, USA
In PersonSome local travel is required.
Operations & LogisticsLogistics & Transportation

About the job

Requirements
  • A bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant work experience is required.
  • Previous experience in the construction or agricultural equipment market is preferred.
  • Previous experience with the DBSi system, or the ability to learn it, is needed.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage a constantly changing workload are required.
  • Strong financial negotiation skills are required.
  • Leadership and customer service skills are required.
  • A valid driver's license and clean driving record are required, including no more than two minor violations within the past three years and no major violations within the past five years.
  • The employee must be able to walk, bend, lift up to 20 pounds, and wear appropriate safety equipment when needed.
Responsibilities
  • Coordinate all aspects of a machine sale, from ordering machines and attachments or work tools through shipment and customer invoicing.
  • Place orders for stock inventory, work tools, newly acquired business, and ancillary non-Caterpillar product lines within the heavy or compact product groups.
  • Report sales activity to Caterpillar through DBSi for the assigned product grouping.
  • Locate or transfer machinery to and from other Caterpillar dealers to fulfill sales.
  • Develop working relationships with Caterpillar dealers, Caterpillar personnel, and outside suppliers.
  • Communicate shipping instructions and information to the Central Transportation Manager or designated freight hauler to fulfill customer-specific instructions.
  • Set up demonstrations and equipment loaners for sales representatives and follow up to ensure policy adherence.
  • Initiate requests to the Service Department for pre-delivery inspections and additional work required by customer specifications.
  • Keep sales representatives and sales management informed about product problems, delivery issues, and the status of sold machines.
  • Enter received equipment into the system and relieve sold, rented, and demo or loaned machines from the system within 24 hours of receiving appropriate paperwork.
  • Reconcile inventory and the DBSi system.
  • Process invoices for all new, used, and rental sales.
  • Provide backup support for coordinators during their absences.
  • Provide timely reporting, including an initial review to communicate noncompliance or issues to the Sales and Operations Manager.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous background in the construction or agricultural equipment market is preferred.

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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