Altorfer Industries, Inc | Diversity Employer
Altorfer Machinery Company was founded on February 4th, 1957 by the late Edward J. Altorfer. Ed had previously worked in the family washing machine business, called Altorfer Brothers Company, in East Peoria, IL. He was introduced to the Caterpillar business by his good friend, Buck Swords, who at that time owned Peoria Tractor and Equipment Company, the Caterpillar dealer in Peoria. At its beginning, Altorfer Machinery Company had stores in Cedar Rapids, IA, Davenport, IA, and Hannibal, MO, and employed about 100 people. Ed enjoyed this business very much, and in 1967 had the opportunity to expand into a second dealership which he called Capitol Machinery Company with stores in Springfield, IL and Champaign, IL.
Ed had four sons, three of whom came into the business after college and several years of employment elsewhere. Bruce joined Altorfer in 1970, and Jim in 1971. Don joined Capitol in 1971. Richard preferred a career in the investment business and became a stock broker in Cedar Rapids.
The companies continued to grow as Altorfer Machinery acquired the Lift Truck business in 1973, and Capitol Machinery acquired Peoria Tractor and Equipment in 1986. Both companies continued this growth through the late 1980’s and 1990’s, and on Jan. 1, 1998, they merged into one company, which was named Altorfer Inc.
Ed certainly enjoyed seeing the growth and advancement that he, his family and his company experienced over the more than four decades of his involvement with Caterpillar.
In 2006, Bruce’s son, Derek, also started working at Altorfer Inc. In 2012, Derek was elected as executive vice president of the company, and on February 1, 2017, he was elected to the position of President. This accomplishment marks the company’s successful transition of ownership from the second to the third generation. In 2018, the Altorfer family was able to expand their business again with the acquisition of Patten Industries, Inc., the Caterpillar® dealer in northern Illinois and northwest Indiana.
The mission of Altorfer is to live and work by Ed’s motto: “Tell it like it is.” It’s the only way to approach business when you represent a manufacturer whose name is synonymous with quality and integrity. Caterpillar is the world’s largest and most respected heavy equipment manufacturer, and we’re proud to carry the company’s full line of construction and mining equipment, work tools, power systems and lift trucks. In addition to Cat® equipment, we are an authorized dealer for Taylor and Mitsubishi forklifts, JLG telehandlers, FENDT and CLAAS agricultural equipment, and Trail King trailers. We offer sales, rental, parts and expert service for all our equipment lines.
OUR MISSION
Through highly engaged employees, we fulfill the needs of our customers and partners with quality products, solutions, and support. We take a lot of pride in our organization and the products we offer, but ultimately, we exist to serve our customers. Every member of our team works together to meet all your equipment-related needs, taking a ‘can do’ attitude and seeing it through until it’s done. We stand by our products and workmanship, and above all else, we “tell it like it is”.
OUR VALUES
SAFETY- HONESTY
- HUMILITY
- INTEGRITY
- TEAMWORK
- COMPASSION
ALTORFER CAREERS
As Altorfer Cat continues to expand, so do the opportunities for career growth. We are searching for high-energy, ambitious candidates who are ready to join us in our continued success. Whether you choose a path as a technician, sales representative or administrative professional, advancement opportunities are within your reach.
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ThinkBIG Intern - Starting August 2025 Req No. 2024-5081 Category ThinkBIG Internship Location US-IN-Hammond Type Intern Union or Non-Union Union - 701 Division Heavy Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Mon...
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Power Field Service Technician Req No. 2024-4873 Category Technicians Location US-IL-Addison Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Union - 701 Division Power Systems Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days 6:30 am - 3:00 pm ...
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Addison, Illinois
Field Service Technician Req No. 2024-4864 Category Technicians Location US-IL-Addison Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Union - 150 Division Heavy Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days Mon- Fri 6:30-3 Overview Perform...
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Mokena, Illinois
Journey Tech - Component Req No. 2024-4876 Category Technicians Location US-IL-Mokena Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Union - 701 Division Heavy Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days 6:30AM - 3:00PM Monday - Friday O...
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Journeyman Technician - Tractor
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Journeyman Technician - Tractor Req No. 2024-4845 Category Technicians Location US-IN-Hammond Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Union - 701 Division Heavy Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days 6:30 am - 3:00 pm Monday ...
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Addison, Illinois
Truck Shop Mechanic Req No. 2024-4965 Category Technicians Location US-IL-Addison Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Union - 701 Division Power Systems Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday - F...
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Service Writer - Commercial Shop
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Service Writer - Commercial Shop Req No. 2024-5015 Category Administrative/Clerical Location US-IL-Addison Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Non-Union Division Power Systems Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days 8 hour...
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Power Systems Rental Technician
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Power Systems Rental Technician Req No. 2024-5005 Category Technicians Location US-IL-Addison Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Union - 701 Division Power Systems Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days 6:30 AM - 3:00 PM...
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Accelerated Training Program- Shop Technician Req No. 2024-4993 Category Technicians Location US-IL-Mokena Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Union - 701 Division Heavy Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days Training Pro...
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Journeyman Technician - Tractor
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Journeyman Technician - Tractor Req No. 2024-4881 Category Technicians Location US-IN-Hammond Type Regular Full-Time Union or Non-Union Union - 701 Division Heavy Company Altorfer Industries Inc. Working Hours/Days monday through friday 630...
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