Field Technician - Heavy Equipment

N C Machinery Co.; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 151,437,000 - 162,898,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Quarterly recognition cash

CAT product discounts

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. is seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician to travel to customer sites, diagnose, repair, and maintain CAT equipment using a company truck.

You will engage in planning multiple projects, controlling costs, and diagnosing complex issues across engines, powertrains, electrical, and hydraulics. Qualified candidates have 3-5 years of CAT experience (tech education possible), a valid license, strong MS Office skills, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of heavy equipment mechanic / technician experience (Technical education may substitute for up to 2 years of this 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

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

Heavy equipment experience

Travel flexibility

Customer communication

Education

Technical education

Tools

CAT diagnostic equipment

CAT repair tooling

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Position:

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. This technician will use a company truck to travel to customer sites to diagnose, repair, and maintain CAT equipment.

Description

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team. This technician will use a company truck to travel to customer sites to diagnose, repair, and maintain CAT equipment.

Key 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

• 3-5 years of heavy equipment mechanic / technician experience (Technical education may substitute for up to 2 years of this 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

Employee Benefits

• We offer a competitive benefits package that includes an hourly wage from $52.85 to $56.85 per hour.
• 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
• 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.