Field Service Technician I

Employer description

Career Area:

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.

About SPM Oil & Gas 

SPM Oil & Gas, a Caterpillar company, provides superior products and service solutions to make our customers more efficient and lower total cost of ownership. Globally, we deliver engineered oilfield and drilling equipment repair and certification, mechanical and rotating equipment repairs and upgrades, rapid prototyping of spare parts, robust asset management, operation and maintenance and field engineering services. We offer a wide range of career opportunities across a variety of technical and business roles in engineering and service locations worldwide. Join our team and help build engineering solutions that change the industry.
 

Job Summary:  

The Field Service Technician I at SPM Oil & Gas will deliver, install, troubleshoot, test and repair pressure control equipment on customer location. Field Service Technician I is an entry level position with tasks that are routine and closely supervised.
 

Additional information:

Pay starts at $21.90. Can be adjusted based on experienceSchedule: Monday – Friday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM, currently working 12-14 hour days, with some weekends. 24/7 on callOvertime based on business needRelocation is not offered for this positionSponsorship is not offered for this position
 What you will do:

Assist in preparing JSAs (Job Safety Analysis) to support safe work planning.Perform all duties in alignment with SPM Oil & Gas safety policies.Adhere to and exercise Stop Work Authority.Follow all location‑based safety protocols.Conduct pre-checks on all equipment and processes to ensure operability.Perform the installation, removal, maintenance, testing, and repair of frac and drilling equipment at customer locations.Operate equipment and materials in accordance with SPM guidelines and standard operating procedures.Inspect, repair, rebuild, test, and troubleshoot equipment, recommending adjustments to improve quality and efficiency.Assist or prepare accurate field service documentation in an organized and legible manner.Communicate clearly and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with team members, supervisors, and customers.Provide superior customer service to internal and external customers in all field service interactions.Properly care and maintain company‑supplied assets, tools, trucks, trailers, and site‑specific equipment in accordance with company policy.Demonstrate the ability to work independently and as part of a team.Must be available for 24‑hour on‑call support to meet customer service needs during scheduled work rotations.Must work in shop when no field workPerform other duties as assigned.
 What you will have:  

Mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn and apply technical equipment operation and maintenance.One to two years of experience and/or training; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be consideredMust be authorized to operate a company vehicleMust be at least 21 years of ageHave a clean driving record, which generally means:No more than two (2) moving violations within the last 12 monthsNo more than three (3) moving violations in the past three (3) years.
 Physical demands:

Frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms  Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision 
 Work environment:  

Frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts and outside weather conditions  Noise Level: Moderate, occasionally severe  Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), including, but not limited to, steel-toed safety shoes and safety glasses, fire resistant clothing    

  

Summary Pay Range:

$21.90 - $29.30

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

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

  

  

 

 

 

 

Posting Dates:

November 2, 2026 - December 2, 2026

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

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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