Career Area:

Communications

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.

Job Summary:

At Caterpillar’s Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Large Mining Trucks and Construction Equipment. In this role as a Communications Specialist, you will report to the Senior Human Resources Manager and will be primarily responsible for creating employee communications content. You will participate in the planning and execution of employee communications programs within the organization. As a member of the Communications team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

What will you do:

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and advise on the suitability of approaches for communication efforts.

• Track and analyze metrics to measure the effectiveness of internal communications.

• Create content for employee communication channels; ensuring that messaging and branding are consistent across all channels.

• Develop and distribute communications materials, such as written communications, presentation materials, etc. to deliver key messages.

• All internal operations-facing communications are delivered by this role (start of shift, weekly newsletter, digital signs, Facebook, Viva Engage, All Employee Meetings, etc.)

• Manage community partnerships

• Misc. facility projects as assigned (branding, signage, video shoots, event planning, etc.)

Degree Requirement:

• Communications related degree or equivalent experience desired

What Skills you will have:

Copywriting and Editing: Knowledge of copywriting and editing; ability to write, review and edit texts and documents to promote marketing.

Internal Communications**: Knowledge of techniques and media for internal communications; ability to produce and distribute news, newsletters and other communications materials targeted at the employees.**

Business Effectiveness Measurement**: Knowledge of effective measurement techniques and ability to measure the quality and quantity of work effort for the purpose of improvement.**
Establishing and Maintaining Trust**: Knowledge of developing and maintaining trust; ability to develop trusting relationships and provide solicited, respected and valued perspectives to clients/peers that guide thinking, facilitate issue resolution and enhance client/peer capabilities.**
Interpersonal Relationships**: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.**
Communicating for Impact**: Knowledge of the concepts, tools and techniques for effective listening and communicating; ability to apply these theories to receive, transmit and accurately interpret information and ideas to influence others in various situations.**
Planning and Organizing**: Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.**
Multimedia Technologies: Knowledge of multimedia publishing technologies and procedures; ability to use installed audio, visual and animation software tools to produce multimedia publications.

Additional Information:

• The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL
• This is an on-site, 5 days a week role
• Domestic relocation assistance is available
• This position may require 5% travel
• Sponsorship is not available
• This posting will close at midnight on March 23rd, 2026

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

March 6, 2026 - March 22, 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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