CAT Heavy Equipment Technician — Growth & Benefits

Harnish Group Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Assistance program

Recognition cash program

Product discounts

Credit union

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. in Billings, MT seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician for our New & Used Shop. You will diagnose, repair, and install Caterpillar equipment, solving technical problems.

This role requires a vocational training, valid driver's license, forklift operation, and proficiency with CAT diagnostic tools. You will work on engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, with emphasis on cost containment.

Qualifications

• A graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
• A valid driver's license will be required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers in a safe manner.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).
• This role requires the ability to stand up to eight hours per day and includes twisting, bending, squatting, sitting stooping and kneeling.
• Efficiency in completing paperwork.
• Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing of Caterpillar equipment including removing, repairing, assembling and installing.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment.
• Planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
• Investigate, analyze and identify problem in order to make recommendations for eliminating the problem.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Problem solving

Education

2-4 year vocational training

High School or equivalent

Tools

CAT diagnostic equipment

CAT repair tooling

Rigging & blocking equipment

Forklift operation

Job description

Harnish Group Inc. in Billings, MT seeks a Heavy Equipment Technician for our New & Used Shop. You will diagnose, repair, and install Caterpillar equipment, solving technical problems.

This role requires a vocational training, valid driver's license, forklift operation, and proficiency with CAT diagnostic tools. You will work on engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, with emphasis on cost containment.