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Join Our Team: Shop Heavy Equipment Mechanic - Santa Maria
Quinn Company is a leading Caterpillar dealer with a strong reputation for excellence in service, repair, and support across heavy equipment, power systems, rental, and more. Quinn values teamwork, technical skill, and quality workmanship, and offers real career pathways for technicians who enjoy hands on work and growth opportunities.
We are seeking a Shop Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic to join our service team. In this role, you'll work primarily in a shop environment performing diagnostics, maintenance, repairs, and rebuilds on Caterpillar and other heavy equipment. You'll help keep machinery running safely and reliably - supporting both Quinn customers and internal teams.
Position: Shop Technician
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Rate: $46.44-$59.23
We Offer a Comprehensive Package:
Career Stability
Opportunity for Growth
Medical, Dental, Vision
401K with a Match
Profit Sharing
Flexible Spending Accounts
Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
Lead and Field Premium
Safety Shoe Program
Company Provided Uniforms
Life Assistance Program
Critical Illness Insurance
Paid Vacation, Sick Time and Holidays
Requirements:
- Perform diagnostics, troubleshooting, repairs, and reconditioning on heavy equipment, engines, drivetrains, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
- Disassemble and assemble machines and components to manufacture standards, from minor service to major overhaul.
- Inspect incoming equipment and perform preventive maintenance and pre delivery checks.
- Use specialized tools and diagnostic software to complete quality repairs.
- Perform preventive maintenance and emergency services to minimize downtime for customers.
- Maintain accurate service records, repair orders, and inspection documentation.
- Communicate professionally with customers and service teams about equipment issues and repair plans.
- Follow all safety procedures and keep work areas clean and organized.
- Continually developing skills through training and hands on experience.
- Collaborate with other technicians and departments to ensure timely quality repairs and customer satisfaction.
- May assist with machine evaluations, equipment testing, and fabrication tasks depending on shop needs.
- Familiarity with diagnostic tools such as Cat Electronic Technician (ET) and mechanical test equipment.
- Strong problem solving skills and ability to work independently.
- One-year certificate or associate's degree from a community college or technical school; 5+ year's of CAT dealer experience and ten year's heavy equipment industry experience or equivalent education and experience.
Apply today and grow your career as a Shop Heavy Equipment Technician at Quinn Caterpillar and be part of a team the keeps the world moving!
Company Description Our history began in 1919 when Quinn Company supplied the Killifer Disc and Holt Tractor to the Fresno area farmers in their quest to develop the great San Joaquin Valley into the worlds richest agricultural region. In 1925, when Holt and Best Tractor Company merged to form Caterpillar Tractor Co. (now Caterpillar Inc.), Quinn became its dealer in the Fresno and Madera County area. Since then, we have expanded through acquisitions and grown along with the economy of California.
Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, our operations span fifteen counties throughout central and southern California, including Arizona. Quinn now has 25 locations from Salinas to Foothill Ranch with more than 1600 employees to serve our customers.
We are proud of the success we have built with the help of our customers, our employees and Caterpillar.
Company Description Our history began in 1919 when Quinn Company supplied the Killifer Disc and Holt Tractor to the Fresno area farmers in their quest to develop the great San Joaquin Valley into the worlds richest agricultural region. In 1925, when Holt and Best Tractor Company merged to form Caterpillar Tractor Co. (now Caterpillar Inc.), Quinn became its dealer in the Fresno and Madera County area. Since then, we have expanded through acquisitions and grown along with the economy of California. Now in our fourth generation of family ownership, our operations span fifteen counties throughout central and southern California, including Arizona. Quinn now has 25 locations from Salinas to Foothill Ranch with more than 1600 employees to serve our customers. We are proud of the success we have built with the help of our customers, our employees and Caterpillar.