Construction Equipment Technician - The CAT Rental Store

Harnish Group Inc.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life, AD&D & Disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly recognition program

Discounts on CAT products

Growth opportunities

Seniority bonus

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. is seeking a Rental Technician for the Tukwila, WA branch. You will diagnose and repair Caterpillar, Allied, and Genie aerial equipment, including engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, leveraging CAT diagnostic tools.

Strong planning and cost-control skills across multiple projects are essential. The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and a valid driver’s license; CAT experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational training preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• CAT products experience ideal.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar, Allied, Genie or aerial equipment.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems; use CAT diagnostic equipment.
• Plan and organize to control job costs across multiple projects.
• Investigate problems and provide recommendations to resolve issues.
• Communicate effectively with team and complete service orders using internal software.

Skills

Diagnose equipment

Troubleshoot

Communication skills

MS Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

Tools

CAT diagnostic equipment

CAT repair tooling

Forklift operation

Job description

About The Position

Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a challenging opportunity as a Rental Technician in our Tukwila, WA branch. This is a key role in our company.

Key Responsibilities

• Our technicians are responsible for diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar, Allied and Genie or aerial equipment including removing, repairing, assembling and installing.
• Able to diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential.
• Due to the multiple projects you will be assigned, this position requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
• You will need to investigate, analyze and identify the problem in order to make recommendations that eliminates the issue.
• Our technicians work with a variety of people, therefore a communication style that includes strong interpersonal skills and effective writing is necessary for utilizing internal software and other software programs and accurately completing work/service orders.

Qualifications

• A high school degree (or equivalent) plus a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license required.
• Potential forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, in some locations.
• 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. Flexibility to work in either the shop or field to assist our customers will be required.
• Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.

Employee Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes an hourly wage from $ 30.50 to $41.70 per hour, based on skills and experience.

• Retirement: 401k w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
• Paid Time Off: Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
• Health Insurance: Premera Blue Cross Medical w/Telehealth & Dental
• Vision Insurance: VSP Vision Insurance
• Insurance: Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
• Guidance Resources: Employee Assistance Program
• Rewards: Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program
• Discounts: CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts
• Financial Access: Credit Union Membership is available
• Growth/Stability: Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family owned Company for over 96 years
• Tenure: Seniority Bonus, starting at 5+ years
• Talent Referral Program: Employee Referral Bonus

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and the state of Alaska. Our Member Companies are N C Machinery, N C The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems, Tractor & Equipment Co., T & E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers. A family owned and managed company since 1929 with over 1200 employees, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities