Field Technician - Diesel Heavy Equipment

N C Machinery Co.; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 73,012 - 78,523; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage: $52.85–$56.85

401k with company match

Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave

Medical, Telehealth & Dental

Vision Insurance

Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly recognition cash

Product discounts

Career growth opportunities

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

N C Machinery Co. is seeking a skilled technician to diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment onsite in Olympia, WA. The role involves disassembling, repairing, and reassembling components, plus diagnosing engines, powertrains, and hydraulic systems.

You will use CAT diagnostics and tooling and coordinate multiple customer projects while closely tracking costs. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid driver's license, and experience with CAT products or dealerships.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and writing skills; ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members.
• Ability to work across multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to travel to work with customers as needed.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar equipment, including removing, repairing, assembling, and installing.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, powertrains, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Using CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging, and blocking equipment.
• Planning and organizing multiple projects with an emphasis on controlling job costs.
• Investigating, analyzing, and identifying problems to make recommendations.
• Communicating effectively with a variety of people, using strong interpersonal and writing skills for utilizing internal software and other software programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar equipment, including removing, repairing, assembling, and installing.
• Diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, powertrains, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Using CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging, and blocking equipment.
• Planning and organizing multiple projects with an emphasis on controlling job costs.
• Investigating, analyzing, and identifying problems to make recommendations.
• Communicating effectively with a variety of people, using strong interpersonal and writing skills for utilizing internal software and other software programs.

Qualifications & Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent, or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license (used for potential forklift driving and operation of equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and Outlook.
• Ability to stand up to eight hours per day, including twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping, and kneeling.
• Flexibility to travel for extended periods to work with customers.
• Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.

Benefits

• Hourly wage from $52.85 up to $56.85 per hour.
• 401k with Company Match and Profit Sharing.
• Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave.
• Premera Blue Cross Medical with Telehealth & Dental.
• VSP Vision Insurance.
• Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program.
• CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts.
• Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family owned Company for over 96 years.
• Employee Referral Bonus.