Field Service Technician-Construction Equipment

NC Machinery; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 88,000 - 93,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D & Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee recognition cash program

CAT product discounts

Credit union membership

Career growth opportunities

Seniority bonus

Employee referral bonus

Housing: No housing

Performance increases

Job summary

NC Machinery seeks a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Resident) for its Fairbanks, Alaska branch. The role focuses on diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, engines, powertrains, and hydraulic systems while managing job costs and safety. On-site duties require travel and hands-on expertise with CAT tools.

Salary is hourly, with a range and experience-based adjustments. Excellent benefits accompany professional growth within a long-standing family-owned company in Alaska.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid driver’s license required for potential forklift driving and operation equipment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Outlook).
• Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment is preferred.
• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy construction equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment, including removal, repair, assembly and installation.
• Diagnose engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Utilize CAT diagnostic equipment and repair tooling; rigging and blocking equipment as needed.
• Plan and organize work with emphasis on controlling job costs.
• Investigate and analyze problems to provide recommendations for fixes.

Skills

Heavy equipment

Diagnostics

CAT tools

Microsoft Office

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical training

Tools

CAT diagnostic equipment

Forklift operation

Hydraulic & mechanical presses

Job description

Posting Details

• Posted on November 2, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

• FAIRBANKS, AK 99701, USA


• MECHANIC


• Full-Time


• Requisition #: HEAVY004947

Description

About this Position:

We have opportunities as a Heavy Equipment Field Technician (Resident) in our Service Department at our Fairbanks, Alaska Branch.

Salary Range: $63.65-67.65 per hour. Hourly offered based on skills and experience.

Essential Duties:

• Diagnosing and repairing of heavy 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.


• Requires 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A high school degree (or equivalent) or 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 where it will be used for potential forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, as examples.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).


• Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and includes twisting, bending, squatting, sitting stooping and kneeling.


• Flexibility to travel for extended periods of time to work with our customers will be required.


• Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.


• Experience diagnosing and repairing heavy construction equipment required

Company Benefits:

• 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


• Housing: No housing


• Potential performance increases throughout the year

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, and SITECH, representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers. A family owned and managed company, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

Qualifications

Education

Technical/other training or better.

Preferred

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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