Job Description

Overview

HOLT CAT in Irving, Texas is seeking an experienced Undercarriage Field Technician to service the north Texas region. The role involves performing complex diagnosis and repairs on heavy construction equipment undercarriage at customer locations or in the shop.

Responsibilities

  • Model and promote HOLT’s Values Based Leadership tools and processes.
  • Complete VBL, DiSC, Conflict Resolution, SLII for Supervisors, and Principles of Persuasion training.
  • Perform extensive repairs on equipment undercarriage and components in the field or shop.
  • Remove broken bolts and perform basic welding as needed.
  • Operate all tooling and machines used in undercarriage rebuilding.
  • Disassemble, clean, inspect, repair, and assemble undercarriage components.
  • Evaluate, measure, and monitor undercarriage conditions.
  • Work as part of a team to provide expert technical and mechanical services.
  • Prepare service reports and necessary paperwork.
  • Maintain company equipment, tools, and work areas in good order.
  • Complete all tasks with no supervision.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to other Undercarriage Technicians.
  • Adhere to contamination control and HAZMAT regulations.
  • Work safely and comply with all safety policies and procedures.
  • Maintain regular and punctual attendance.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • 5 plus years of experience in Heavy Construction Equipment repair preferred.
  • Undercarriage repair experience is preferred.
  • Caterpillar certifications are preferred.
  • Must have a CDL Class B.
  • Must have a safe driving record.
  • Must be able to pass a DOT physical.
  • Must own a large and complete assortment of tools and specialized tools.

Additional Information

  • Travel is required for this position with possible overnight stays.
  • Significant physical activity is required, including standing, walking, kneeling, and lifting materials up to 80 lb.
  • Regularly works outdoors around moving mechanical parts in potentially loud environments.

How this job compares in Irving, TX

Pay in context

This employer didn't publish a rate. For reference, welding jobs across Texas currently run a median of $31/hr in our index, with the middle half of them falling between $25–$38/hr across 349 postings with published pay. That median is a reasonable floor to anchor on when a recruiter asks what you're looking for.

The local market in Irving, TX

We're tracking 20 other active welding openings in Irving, TX right now, from 16 different employers. 1 of them was added in the last week. Across Texas as a whole we're tracking 1,149 other active welding openings from 515 employers. A metro this active generally means you have real leverage — employers here are competing for the same welders. Browse every welding job in Irving, or widen the search to Texas.

The most active employers in Texas at the moment, by number of open welding reqs, are Austin Industries (34), Zachry Group (28), and Worley (19). Volume like that usually means either a genuine expansion or a staffing agency working several client sites — worth knowing which before you apply.

Within Texas, the best-paying metros we track by median hourly rate are Arlington at $39/hr, Dallas at $36/hr, and Pasadena at $36/hr. If you can relocate or commute, that spread is worth factoring in.

Similar openings near Irving, TX

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