Engine Service Technician 1 - Truck Shop
Hawthorne Machinery Co. · Rancho Bernardo, CA
Posted 13 days ago · $34.00 - $40.00
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 13 days Hawthorne Machinery Co.'s roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- Yes 56% of Hawthorne Machinery Co.'s roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Hawthorne Machinery Co.
- high 24 stale, 2 reposted of 39 open
- Hiring momentum
- 65 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Hawthorne Machinery Co.'s own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Hawthorne Machinery Co..
About this role
The Engine Service Technician 1 at Hawthorne Cat is responsible for troubleshooting mechanical issues in Caterpillar and allied products, performing repairs and maintenance in the service shop or field. The role involves using diagnostic equipment, making warranty recommendations, and guiding lower-level technicians, all while ensuring efficient and safe work practices. The technician will also estimate work orders and prepare quotes for management.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 5/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Hawthorne Machinery Co. as an employer.
What you need
- Valid Class C Drivers License with a clean driving record
- Valid California Class 'B' driver's license if assigned vehicle requires
- 0 to 3 years of experience in the repair of on-highway trucks and buses
- Expertise in all phases of on-highway truck service operation
- Full knowledge of the Caterpillar product line and allied products
- High school diploma or equivalent or verification of relevant experience
Nice to have
- Experience with minor welding, fabrication, plumbing alignment, and D.C. electric repairs
- Ability to guide/supervise lower-level technicians
What you get
- Competitive Compensation
- Possible tool stipend
- Possible sponsored certifications
- Possible sign-on bonus
- Possible relocation benefits
- Great work environment and culture
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of the work schedule or hours
- Physical demands include lifting up to 50 lbs and working in various environmental conditions
- Estimated compensation range provided, but no specific salary guarantee
- Some high dollar value tooling is supplied, but technicians must provide their own hand tools
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Listed by Hawthorne Machinery Co. on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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