Heavy Equipment Operator (R&D)

Career Area:

Manufacturing & Supply Chain

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Caterpillar is, and will remain, a global leader. All of our achievements—our ability to power the world’s infrastructure, our cutting-edge products and services and our world-class supply chain—are only possible because we employ the very best talent. Work with the best!

What We Offer:

• Union Participation- UAW
• Performance Bonus
• Generous Time Off
• Competitive Compensation (see below)
• Full Benefits

A significant component of our design and test process is to put equipment into operation as it would be on a jobsite. If you enjoy operating, testing and troubleshooting heavy equipment, we have a great opportunity for you as a Heavy Equipment Operator at our Peoria Proving Grounds, you will perform expert engineering evaluations and/or testing on various models of construction equipment or other product lines while using safe work practices. This may also include utilizing your expertise and advanced skills to lead projects and/or teams to complete site work in support of engineering tests or facility work.

Specifically, you can expect to:

• Perform onsite demonstrations, test work, and required training
• Travel is less than 10%
• Evaluate performance characteristics, serviceability, and safety aspects of all equipment.
• Perform operational evaluations of major equipment systems including but not limited to engine, transmission, final drive, hydraulics, electrical, etc.
• Communicate through verbal and written reports with engineers, technical staff, visitors, customers and other employees.
• Read Safe Job Procedures, Standard Test Procedures, and work orders for directions and safe operating practices.
• Maintain field test sites, roadways, and drainage.

The successful candidate must bring (basic qualifications):

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Expert operating proficiency on at least 2 Heavy Equipment product lines.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in advanced earth moving concepts and equipment applications.
• Advanced construction equipment operating skills, knowledge of field applications, ability to diagnose application problems, and the potential to deal successfully with new concepts and analytical requirements.

Top candidates will bring:

• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with internal and external customers
• Basic computer data entry and word processing
• Prior experience setting up and running machines with GPS, Accugrade, UTS, andment Laser equipment
• 10 years of experience in advanced earth moving concepts and equipment applications, preferably in the heavy equipment industry outside of Caterpillar
• Ability to communicate effectively with the technical staff, visitors and customers
• Commitment to safety always
• Ability to follow written and oral directions
• Lift up to 75 lbs. / 35 lbs. frequently

Additional Information:

Compensation: $34.36HR

Shift: First Shift

Hours: 07:00AM- 3:00PM

Location: East Peoria, IL

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. ISE is not available for this position.

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. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers .

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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