Field Technician - Resident

Harnish Group Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 85,000; 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 bonus

Discounts on CAT products

Credit union

Career growth opportunities

Seniority bonus

Employee referral bonus

Housing provided

Potential raises

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. in Anchorage, Alaska seeks a Heavy Equipment Field Technician to diagnose, repair and maintain CAT equipment at our service department. The role requires mining equipment experience on haul trucks, dozers and loaders, plus a valid driver's license and Proficiency with Outlook.

Salary is hourly ($58.25–$62.25) and varies with skills and experience. The position offers daily on-site work at our Alaska branch with opportunities to travel for customer projects.

Qualifications

• Mining experience on haul trucks, dozers and loaders.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Outlook.
• A valid driver's license is required where applicable.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment (remove, repair, assemble, install).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Work with CAT diagnostic equipment and related tooling.
• Plan and control job costs.
• Investigate issues and recommend solutions.

Skills

Mining equipment experience

MS Office Outlook

Driver's license

CAT equipment experience (preferred)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CAT diagnostic equipment

CAT repair tooling

Rigging and blocking equipment

Job description

About This Position

Become a member of our winning team! We have opportunities as Heavy Equipment Field Technicians in our Service Department at our Anchorage, Alaska Branch. If you are seeking a new opportunity in a growing industry, this may be the job for you!

Salary range: $58.25-62.25 per hour. Hourly offered based on skills and experience.

Experience Required

Mining experience on haul trucks, dozers and loaders.

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.

You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).

A high school degree (or equivalent) or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.

Essentials Duties

• Diagnosing and repairing of heavy equipment (including removing, repairing, assembling and installing).
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Required 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.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Needed

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

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: Provided
• 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 Co., NC The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems Co., Tractor & Equipment Co., T&E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, and SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers. We are a family owned and managed company with 1,000+ employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

Experience

Required

• Mining experience on haul trucks, dozers and loaders.
• You will need to be proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook)
• A valid driver's license
• A high school degree (or equivalent) or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.

Preferred

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

Education

Preferred

• High School or better

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