Production Support Specialist - Endurance Operator - 1st Shift

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Operations Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live.

Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Are you ready to build what matters? Build More Than Machines. Build a Career.

Caterpillar is looking for candidates that want to build a career. You have a lot to offer, so we offer a commitment in return to you as a professional – and as a person. We offer competitive wages, quarterly bonuses, comprehensive benefits that begin on Day ONE, and paid training.

Shift:

• 1st shift:
  Monday - Thursday 4:55 AM - 2:55 PM, Overtime as business needs require
• 1st Shift Pay: $21.70/hour

We don’t lead our industry - our people do.

• Safely operate heavy equipment at a productive level to help the Engineering community validate machine components and/or software
• Report issues encountered during the operation of Caterpillar Building Construction Products equipment including Skid Steer Loaders (SSL) and Compact Track Loaders (CTL)
• Log machine activities related to physical designs or machine performance
• Wash and inspect machines at least weekly looking for structural cracks, checking bolted joints to ensure they are intact, and looking for hose and harness rubs
• Make small repairs and service machines. Typical expectations are to check tension and adjust tracks, check air pressure and inflate tires, change grease fittings, change engine air filters, troubleshoot leaks and tighten hoses, and sign service items and other parts out of inventory

• Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods
• Ability to perform repetitive operations
• Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
• Willing and able to work outdoors in any weather condition.

• Prior experience operating construction machinery
• Basic understanding of construction machinery

• Candidate must take safety very seriously and respect the power of the machine. He/she must be willing to be instructed and/or corrected to address potential safety concerns while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Good communication skills; both oral and written
• Initiative and maturity to work independently
• Basic understanding of mechanical systems
• Experience assembly or repairing SSL or CTL machines

Resumes are highly encouraged. Please do not submit a blank application (no work history or resume attached) as this may lead to disqualification.

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Here you earn more than just an hourly wage. We offer a total rewards package that provides Day ONE benefits (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a quarterly bonus. Additional benefits include paid holidays and paid time off.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

$21.70 - $27.35

January 16, 2026 - January 26, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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