Is it hard to get a job at Caterpillar?

No, it is not hard to get a job at Caterpillar. Caterpillar has locations in over 30 different states across the United States and is consistently hiring for positions that require minimal education and experience.

To get a job at Caterpillar you should apply online via the Caterpillar career page. You will be asked to make a profile in Workday if you don't already have one.

Most positions at Caterpillar have one to two interviews during the hiring process and some positions may require you to complete one to two assessments. You will also be required to pass a drug test.

According to current and former employees, the interviewers are looking for your answers to follow the STAR format. The STAR format means:

• Situation (S): Describe the situation that you were in or the task that you needed to accomplish. Keep the amount of detail appropriate and keep the focus on you. Use a specific event or situation, do not give a generalized description

• Task (T): What goal were you working toward? (Again be specific!)

• Action (A): Describe the actions that you took to address the situation. What specific steps did YOU take and what was YOUR particular contribution?

• Result (R): Describe the outcome and feel free to take credit for your accomplishments. Explain what happened, how the event ended, and what you learned.

Be prepared for this interview format and practice your answers in advance.

You have to be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma to work for Caterpillar; however, some positions require at least a bachelor's degree and work experience.

Warehouse associate positions are among the easiest to obtain at Caterpillar. You will need to have a valid driver's license and be willing to work in all types of weather. Experience with reach trucks, stand-up forklifts, or order pickers is preferred.

Experience using scan guns, operating overhead cranes or other lifting devices, or using SAP is beneficial. The average annual salary is $36,000.

Management positions are the most difficult to obtain with Caterpillar. The salaries for these roles exceed $100,000 at the senior level and are in the top 10% of the salaries for Caterpillar.

For a project manager position, a bachelor's degree and at least five years of management experience are required. Three years of experience leading and implementing projects that span multiple business units is also required. PMP certification is preferred.

You must have a high level of interpersonal, communication, and process management skills. The average annual salary is $132,000.

Typical annual salary ranges for positions at Caterpillar are:

• Engineer: $93,000

• Marketing representative: $76,000

• Welder: $45,000 per year

• Assembly line worker: $37,000

The multiple locations, minimal requirements for candidates, and average salaries for most positions make it relatively easy to get a job at Caterpillar.