CareerOpportunities “From the Red River to the Rio Grande”

Where to Go, coverstory What “People who can do the to Do. Get all of the Information job are in high demand.” on becoming a part of the • HOLTHOLT CAT, one of the largest HOLT CAT TEAM Caterpillar equipment dealer- ships in the country, is cur- rently looking for experienced people to fill Diesel Equipment Option 1 Technician positions throughout Contact a HOLT CAT Texas. Recruiter: Be part of the HOLT CAT orga- North and Northeast Texas nization and you’ll have an Rodney Ray, Technical Recruiter (972) 721-2087 opportunity to service Caterpillar Julian Cipriano, Technical Recruiter equipment using cutting-edge (972) 721-2062 diagnostic and maintenance or systems, advanced technolo- Central and South Texas gies and high-tech tools. Typical benefits include: Ida Trevino, Technical Recruiter (210) 648-8858 • Excellent Hourly Wages • Paid Vacation • Comprehensive Option 2 401k Retirement Plan Go to our Website • On-the-Job Training • Medical Coverage www.holtcat.com > Click on Company > Click on Employment If you have the customer service Click the “HOLT CAT Application” link focus, work ethic and skills, it’s to print the employment application time you think about your future. and submit by fax, e-mail or postal Contact a HOLT CAT Technical mail to the HR contact listed on the job posting. Recruiter for your next career opportunity.

Option 3 For more information on HOLT CAT and to view a complete list Go to a specific store of available positions, please (see page 4) and ask for go to www.holtcat.com. an application. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Produced by: EMPLOYEE BenefitServices Our benefit program is competitive in the industry and an important facet of our commitment to preserve and improve the quality of life of our employees. • Health Benefit • Sick Time • Dental Benefit • Holidays • Term Life Benefit • Personal Days • Long Term Benefit • Credit Union • Flexible Spending Account • Direct Deposit • Profit Sharing and 401(k) Plan • Education Assistance See page 3 for additional information on HOLT’s • Vacation • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) benefits. www.holtcat.com P.O. Box 207916 Box P.O. TX San 78220-7916 Antonio, CareerOpportunities – Join the HOLT Team 2 AHeritageof Innovation The Holt “Heritage of Innovation” began that would change the course of history. Ben back in 1865, when 16-year-old Benjamin named his invention the “Caterpillar.” In 2002, Holt Company of Texas incorporated Holt, his father and some of his brothers 58 North and East Texas counties into began manufacturing wagon wheels in In 1908, Holt began converting his steam- the dealership, which is now known as New England. In 1883, Ben Holt left New powered to gasoline power. By 1909, HOLT CAT. Spanning from Brownsville Hampshire and traveled to California on the growth and prosperity in the Midwest farm to Texarkana, HOLT CAT serves a territory Transcontinental Railroad to join his brother, equipment market led to the purchase of a that encompasses 118 Texas counties with a Charles. Together, they established the factory site in Peoria, Illinois. The company population of over twelve and a half million Stockton Wheel Company and Ben took on was called the Holt Caterpillar Company, people. the invention and production side of the and in 1913 it was consolidated into The Holt business. Manufacturing Company.

In addition to being a quiet and generous On May 2, 1925, The Holt Manufacturing • 1886: The first Holt “link belt” combined harvester was sold, replacing unreliable mechanical geared harvesters. man, Benjamin Holt was a natural innovator. Company and long-time competitor C.L. Best His mental concentration was intense, and he Company merged to form Caterpillar • 1890: Benjamin Holt unveiled his version of the steam traction engine with new, patented steering clutches. would spend hours at a time developing and Tractor Co. The new public company perfecting new ideas in his personal shop. established its headquarters in Peoria and • 1904: Benjamin Holt tested a steam powered machine that moved on self-laying tracks instead of wheels. He When he saw how unreliable mechanical combined the Holt and Best dealerships named this invention the “Caterpillar.” harvesters were, Ben solved the problem by to create the Caterpillar dealer network. In replacing gears with chains or “link belts,” 1933, William K. “Bill” Holt, Benjamin Holt’s • 1925: The Holt Manufacturing Company merged with longtime competitor C.L. Best Tractor Co. to form the which could be repaired in the field, saving second son, was authorized as the Caterpillar Caterpillar Tractor Co. valuable time at harvest. In 1886, the first dealer for the southernmost 60 counties of Holt “link belt combined harvester” was sold; Texas. The Wm. K. Holt Machinery Co. began • 1933: Wm. K. Holt Machinery Co. was established in by Benjamin Holt’s second son, William K. over 14,000 more were sold by 1929, making with fewer than 10 employees in San Antonio. Holt. The company eventually became the largest machinery dealer in South Texas. The Holt Root Plow (above) Stockton the combine capital of the world. Over the years, Bill Holt opened regional was developed for the famed King Ranch. stores in Austin, Corpus Christi and the Rio • 1961: B.D. Holt Co. was formed as a Caterpillar dealership with headquarters in Corpus Christi by B.D. “Pete” In 1892, a division of the Stockton Wheel Grande Valley. Customer requirements for ® Company was incorporated as The Holt specialized products led to the development Holt, William K. Holt’s nephew. In the 1960s, the Holt Spray King Water Wagon was developed Manufacturing Company. By the late 1800s, of the famous Holt Root Plow and Spray to help provide soil compaction during construction of the new interstate highway system. steam tractors were replacing mules. Holt King® Water Wagon. He brought nephews unveiled his version of the steam traction B.D. Holt and Holt Atherton into the business • 1987: B.D. Holt Co. merged with San Antonio-based Holt Machinery Co. to form Holt Company of Texas. engine in 1890 with a new patented innovation in the mid-1950s to help operate the growing – steering clutches. From 1889 through 1920, dealership. • 2002: Holt Company of Texas acquired Darr Equipment and became HOLT CAT. Ben Holt earned a total of 47 patents, but his greatest achievement was yet to come. The In 1961, William K. Holt sold a 20-county • 2004: HOLT CAT celebrates 100 Years of Innovation. weight of steam-powered, wheel-type tractors portion of his dealership to B. D. Holt, limited their usefulness in the soft, boggy who established the B. D. Holt Co. with conditions of California’s Central Valley. headquarters in Corpus Christi. Holt Atherton Always the innovator, Benjamin Holt began acquired the northernmost 40 counties in experimenting with the use of tracks instead 1963 and formed Holt Machinery Co. Peter of wheels. In the fall of 1904, he replaced the M. Holt, eldest son of B.D., joined the B. D. wheels on a 40-horsepower Holt steamer, Holt Co. in 1983 and became CEO in 1984. number 77, with a set of wooden tracks bolted to chains. On Thanksgiving Day 1904, near In 1987, the B. D. Holt Co. merged with Stockton, California, Ben tested this machine Holt Machinery Co. to form Holt Company that moved on self-laying tracks, instead of of Texas, restoring the original 60-county wheels. The test was a resounding success William K. Holt territory. A Company Overview

HOLT® CAT® is one of only four Caterpillar HOLT CAT has grown from 10 employees continuing basis to ensure that all employees welding and dealers for the state of Texas and one of and one store in San Antonio (when the understand these values and their impact machine shops. the largest dealers in the world. HOLT is company was founded in 1933) to over 1,900 on day-to-day business activities. The responsible for sales, service and parts for employees. The founder, William K. Holt, VBL process fosters a work place where HOLT’s Power Caterpillar equipment, engines and related was the son of Benjamin Holt, who, in 1904, employees, customers and the community are Systems Division products in the 118 Texas counties from developed the world’s first commercially respected as vital stakeholders in our success. serves the Texarkana to Brownsville, an area of 105,000 successful track-type tractor which he named industrial power square miles. HOLT is headquartered in San the “Caterpillar.” His company merged with HOLT provides over 200 models of and truck engine Antonio and has 14 other full-service stores Best Tractor to form Caterpillar Tractor Caterpillar for sale or rent b u s i n e s s e s . in Austin, Corpus Christi, Irving, Fort Worth, Company in 1925. Today, B.D. Holt is HOLT to a variety of markets including construction, In addition to Grand Prairie, Laredo, Lewisville, Longview, CAT’s Chairman of the Board and Peter mining, industrial, petroleum, pipeline, standby power, North Dallas, Texarkana, Tyler, Victoria, Waco M. Holt is CEO of the company. They are agriculture and governmental agencies. switchgear and UPS, HOLT provides equipment such as root plows, root rakes, and Weslaco. Parts stocks are located in third and fourth generation descendants of Allied lines include NPK Construction engines and generator sets for industrial, brush stackers and other attachments have Bridgeport, Sonora and Pflugerville. The Benjamin Holt, respectively. Allyn L. Archer Equipment and Load King Trailers. HOLT utility, construction, petroleum and marine been marketed worldwide since 1948. Other company also has dedicated truck engine is President and Chief Operating Officer. is also very active in the international used applications in natural gas, diesel and some fabricated products include water tankers, shops in Austin, Edinburg, Fort Worth, equipment market, buying and selling dual fuel arrangements. Cat® engines’ water trucks and a wide variety of custom- Irving, Longview, San Antonio and Waco; HOLT CAT’s unique Values Based Leadership machines and generator sets worldwide. horsepower range from 76 hp to 6,600 hp and fabricated items. marine engine service in Corpus Christi, management practice helps the company generator sets range from 8kW to 5720kW. and HOLT Rental Services operations in define success in terms of managing by HOLT is committed to after sale product Austin, Brownsville, Corpus Christi, Dallas, a set of ethical values. The company fully support. Repair capabilities range from minor HOLT’s Custom Engineered Products Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Lewisville, commits resources to implement the Values repairs to complete machine rebuild, and are division fabricates several attachments Longview, San Antonio, Waco and Weslaco. Based Leadership process and works on a supported by full-service hydraulic, radiator, for heavy equipment. HOLT land clearing

1904 BENJAMIN HOLT Developed first practical track-type tractor in Four Generations Stockton, California 1925 The Holt Manufacturing Company and C.L. of Innovation Best Tractor Co. merged to form Caterpillar Tractor Co.

1933 WILLIAM K. HOLT Wm. K. Holt Machinery Co. established in San Antonio, Texas

1987 PETER M. HOLT Holt Company of Texas formed in San Antonio, Texas 1961 B.D. “PETE” HOLT 2002 B.D. Holt Co. established in Corpus Christi, HOLT CAT formed from HOLT Company of Texas Texas and Darr Equipment Company

www.holtcat.com CareerOpportunities – Join the HOLT Team 3 Technical Training Scholarships Available HOLT CAT Partners with Texas State Technical College

America’s workplace is changing. Current also become familiar with HOLT CAT’s technology and emerging technological environment, its organizational structure advances constantly increase innovation, and the competencies that are expected of a “MY INTERNSHIP ALLOWED ME TO APPLY FIRSTHAND productivity and competitiveness in a truly professional service technician WHAT I HAD JUST BEEN TAUGHT IN CLASS.” global economy. To meet the new challenges of advancing technology in the workplace, Graduates of the HOLT CAT program may HOLT CAT in partnership with Caterpillar have job responsibilities such as diagnosis and Texas State Technical College (TSTC) in and repair of diesel engines in construction Waco, Texas, has developed a training program machines, on-highway trucks, agricultural to produce high performing technicians who equipment and in industrial power generation are ready to fill productive roles in the diesel applications. Graduates of the HOLT program powered service industry. hold the position of Service Technician.

The Caterpillar Dealer Prep program Graduates can further develop their careers curriculum provides eight weeks of intensive and learning potential by advancing to TSTC classroom and laboratory training, positions as Lead Technician, Field Technician followed by eight weeks (16-week term) of and Service Managers. employment as an intern at a HOLT CAT facility. It is essential for the success of Contact HOLT CAT’s Human Resources the program that the student’s education at department for complete program TSTC and HOLT CAT be closely aligned for information. maximum learning and retention.

The internship focuses on completing RUBEN BANDA , CAT Dealer Prep Program Graduate - Current specific objectives related to the course of HOLT CAT Machine Shop Service Technician, San Antonio. study from their previous classroom and laboratory training. The student receives “I graduated from the Cat Dealer Prep The Cat Dealer Prep program was an hourly wage while completing these Program several years ago - This program established through a partnership between objectives under the supervision of HOLT gave me the opportunity to earn a Caterpillar Inc., HOLT CAT and Texas CAT employed mentors, who work closely technical education at the same time as State Technical College in Waco, Texas. with TSTC instructors to enhance all aspects gaining practical, in shop experience. I For More information go to holtcat.com or of the student’s training. have been working at HOLT CAT since contact HOLT CAT’s Technical Recruiting I completed the program and encourage department at (800) 275-4658. The internship phase of the program allows others interested in the heavy equipment students to apply what they have learned service industry to look into Cat Dealer during the previous classroom/laboratory Prep.” sessions in a “real world” setting. Students

Hydraulic Repair Service HOLT CAT Hydraulic Service has complete Technical repair, rebuild and manufacturing capabilities for all brands of hydraulic cylinders, rods, pumps and components. Facilities in Irving and San Antonio are fully equipped to manage any size cylinder and can repair and test the largest hydraulic pumps and motors. Fully Careers enclosed, air-conditioned “clean rooms” were created exclusively for rebuilding hydraulic pumps and motors. Include… Engine Service HOLT CAT has four dedicated repair facilities that are designed specifically for engines Shop Service Field Service and related component repairs. We also perform precision rebuilding of engine HOLT CAT maintains a network of full HOLT CAT’s field service department’s components at individual component repair service stores, located throughout our large expertise is in “on the job site repairs.” stations, which are equipped with special Texas territory. To keep current on new Our field service technicians can make most tooling and current specification data. Fuel Caterpillar repair technology, our technicians repairs on the spot. All service trucks are injection systems and governors are checked regularly attend training classes offered equipped with high-capacity hydraulic cranes, and adjusted on special fuel injection test by our professional training staff as well air compressors, welders and generators and stands to provide accurate, adjustment-free as participate in Caterpillar regional and an inventory of common repair parts and performance. Specially designed facilities national training seminars. As a result, our specialty tools. house 2,000 hp engine dynamometers used highly experienced service staff is able to to assure complete break-in and guaranteed handle any repair situation that may occur. rated horsepower.

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HOLT CAT offers a benefits package that is • DentalHOLT Benefit - Dental insurance is employees are eligibleTeam for critical life - The EAP provides a confidential and holidays plus a floating holiday. comprehensive, affordable and flexible. Our offered to full-time employees. insurance for themselves and their professional counseling service to • Personal Days - Employees receive 2 benefits package includes health, dental, life, • Vision Benefit- Vision insurance is eligible spouse. This benefit will pay help individuals handle some of life’s days per year of personal time with pay. vision and long-term disability. HOLT pays for offered to full-time employees. you in the event of a covered illness or personal situations. Employees and • Credit Union - Employees are eligible several benefits. Other benefits are subsidized • Term Life and Accidental Death & condition or in the event of death. their eligible dependents can use this for membership in the Citizens Equity by employee contributions in order to provide Dismemberment (AD&D) Benefit • Flexible Spending Account – A flex plan resource at no cost to the employee. Federal Credit Union (CEFCU). better coverage. Pre-tax options help stretch - Employees are eligible for term life is offered to full-time employees. • Education Assistance - HOLT offers • Direct Deposit - Employees enjoy direct employees’ benefit dollars and our 401(k) and AD&D insurance coverage for • 401(k) and Profit Sharing Plan - HOLT a tuition reimbursement program deposit into their checking and/or and profit sharing plan will help employees themselves and eligible dependents. contributes to a Profit Sharing Plan that full-time employees are eligible savings account(s). achieve their future financial goals. Coverage is offered to full-time through annual contributions for to participate in after 6 months of employee at a minimal cost. qualified employees. In addition, employment. HOLT CAT reserves the right to amend these Employee Benefit Services • Long and Short Term Benefit- Full- employees are encouraged to participate • Vacation - Full-time employees will programs without notice. HOLT CAT’s benefit program is competitive time employees are eligible for this in a 401(k) savings plan and can receive paid vacation up to a maximum in the industry and is an important facet of insurance which is designed to contribute up to 20% of their base of 4 weeks based on years of service. For more information, our commitment to preserve and improve supplement a portion of income if the wages tax-free. HOLT will match • Sick Time - All full-time employees please contact us at the following: the quality of life of our employees. employee is disabled due to an illness $1.00 for each dollar up to 3% of accrue 4 hours of sick time per month 1-800-275-4658 Ext. 8999 • Health Benefit - Health insurance is or accident that occurs away from work. contributions. up to a 6-month maximum limit. or fax us at 1-210-648-8885 offered to full-time employees. • Critical Life Benefit –Full-time • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Holidays - Employees receive 6 paid

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Austin 512-282-2011 Waco 254-662-4911 9601 So. IH 35 1700 W. Loop 340 Bridgeport 940-683-6297 HOLT Rental Services 254-662-7373 (Parts Sales) 1800 W. Loop 340 707 US Highway 380 Weslaco 956-968-2161 Brownsville 956-350-5228 725 East State Hwy 83 6738 N. Expressway HOLT Rental Services 956-447-9105 HOLT Rental Services 956-350-5228 Corpus Christi 361-852-2200 1319 S. Padre Island Dr. HOLT Rental Services 361-698-5742 Get all of the Fort Worth 817-246-6651 Information on 549 N. Jim Wright Freeway HOLT Rental Services 817-847-8880 becoming a part of Grand Prairie 972-522-7500 2615 N. Forum Dr. the HOLT CAT team HOLT Rental Services 972-522-7595 Irving 972-721-2000 2000 E. Airport Freeway TEXAS North and Northeast Texas Laredo 956-722-0075 14300 FM 1472 Rodney Ray, Technical Recruiter Lewisville 214-483-2500 (972) 721-2087 1800 East State Hwy 121 HOLT Rental Services 214-483-2590 Julian Cipriano, Technical Recruiter Longview 903-758-6175 1407 Farm Road 1845 (972) 721-2062 HOLT Rental Services 903-234-4747 North Dallas 214-342-6700 10950 Plano Rd. HOLT Rental Services 213-342-6710 Pflugerville 512-990-7743 (Parts Sales) 1607 N. IH 35 HOLT Rental Services 512-252-9696 San Antonio 210-648-1111 3302 S. W.W. White Rd. HOLT Rental Services 210-333-8505

® Texarkana 903-832-7535 145 East Bailey Drive HOLT Rental Services 903-832-7535 Central and South Texas Tyler 903-595-6424 Ida Trevino, Technical Recruiter 12218 State Hwy 31 West (210) 648-8858 Victoria 361-573-2438 203 Holt Road

People who can do the job are in high demand.

® ® HOLT CAT , one of the largest Caterpillar equipment dealerships in the world, is currently looking for experienced people to fill Equipment Service Technician positions throughout it’s territory in Texas.

Be part of the HOLT CAT organization and you’ll have an opportunity to service Caterpillar equipment using cutting-edge diagnostic and maintenance systems, advanced technologies and high-tech tools. We are an equal opportunity employer. Legendary

HIRING IN THE Customer Service FOLLOWING FIELDS: • Heavy Equipment HOLT CAT has come to be synonymous and support we provide to our customers. Service Technicians with quality, integrity and commitment The HOLT CAT team of 1,900 men and • On-Highway Truck to customer service and is dedicated to a women are committed to providing rock solid Technicians tradition of legendary customer service and stability with superior products and services • Gas Engine Technicians industry leadership. Our continuing focus is to heavy equipment and engine users from • Welders to enhance the value of the products, services Brownsville to Texarkana, Texas. • Machinists • Hydraulic Technicians

Austin • Bridgeport • Brownsville • Corpus Christi • Edinburg • Fort Worth • Grand Prairie • Irving • Laredo • Lewisville • Longview • North Dallas • Pflugerville San Antonio • Texarkana • Tyler • Victoria • Waco • Weslaco

Typical benefits include: • Excellent Hourly Wages • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage • Paid Vacation • Long and Short Term Disibility • Comprehensive 401k and Profit Sharing Plan • Tuition Reimbursment • Extensive Technical Training Department

North and Northeast Texas Central and South Texas Technical Recruiters Technical Recruiter Rodney Ray Ida Trevino (972) 721-2087 (210) 648-8858

Julian Cipriano holtcat.com (972) 721-2062 For more information on HOLT CAT, employment, and to view a complete list of available positions please go to holtcat.com.

If you have the customer service focus, work ethic, and technical skills, it’s time you think about your future. Contact a HOLT CAT Technical Recruiter for your next career opportunity.

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