Equipment Prep and Yard Technician

Join Our Team as an Equipment Prep and Yard Technician - Build Your Career with Milton CAT! Are you mechanically inclined and looking for a hands-on role with growth potential? Milton CAT is seeking a motivated individual to support our Richmond, VT operations. This is more than a yard job - it's a launchpad to a career in heavy equipment maintenance and repair.

What You'll Do
You'll be at the center of our equipment operations-supporting service readiness, logistics, and light mechanical work, including:

Loading and unloading heavy equipment and attachments (Backhoes, Dozers, Excavators, Skid Steers, and more)
• Fueling, jumpstarting, and preparing machines for delivery
• Performing basic maintenance and final inspections
• Installing and adjusting attachments in our prep shop
• Coordinating equipment logistics and inventory
• Keeping the yard safe, clean, and organized
• Scanning and processing equipment paperwork

Pay Rate: Starting wage up to $34.64 per hour with equipment experience.

Why Milton CAT?

At Milton CAT, we don't just offer jobs-we build careers. As the region's exclusive distributor of Caterpillar equipment, we offer:

• A stable, growth-oriented work environment
• In-depth, on-the-job training with real career pathways
• A strong culture of teamwork, safety, and respect

Perks & Benefits

• Paid Time Off + 8 Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance for you and your family
• Disability & Life Insurance Packages
• Competitive Retirement Plan
• Tuition Reimbursement (after 1 year of full-time employment)
• Tool & Boot Allowance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• CEFCU Credit Union Access
• Supplemental Benefits & Discount Programs

• High school diploma or GED.
• Experience with loading/unloading earthmoving machines (e.g., Backhoe, Dozer, Excavator, Skidsteer).
• Proficient in operating forklifts, boom lifts, and scissor lifts.
• Willingness to work overtime and after hours as needed.
• Ability to lift over 50 pounds.
• Excellent customer service and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.
• Computer proficiency.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of urgency and commitment to exceeding customer expectations.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Your supervisor may request and assign similar duties.

Resumes that are mailed, emailed or hand-delivered to Milton CAT or any employee will not be considered. You must apply online. A background check and drug test are required as part of our pre-employment process.

Milton CAT is an equal opportunity employer that values the strength diversity brings to the workplace. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women. Applicants receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, handicap, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. We base all employment decisions to further this principle of equal employment opportunity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor. EEO/AA employer. Milton CAT is a Drug-Free workplace.