Heavy Equipment Shop Technician

Kids for the Future; Battle Ground (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental & Vision Insurance

Flexible PTO

401(k) with employer match

Life Insurance

Job summary

Tapani in Battle Ground, WA, is seeking a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician to inspect and repair equipment entering the shop. You will diagnose issues, read wiring diagrams, and ensure repairs meet safety standards.

Responsibilities include assisting field techs, maintaining shop organization, and communicating repairs to the shop foreman. Typical hours span 7am–5pm, averaging 40–45 hours weekly with occasional evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Good communication skills within own department.
• Able to lift 60 pounds.
• Solid understanding of equipment systems.
• Welding when necessary.

Responsibilities

• Assist field techs when needed.
• Ensure all safety regulations are followed.
• Communicate repairs to shop foreman.
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment.
• Repair and replace damaged parts as directed by shop foreman.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose equipment to determine repairs needed.
• Read wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics and follow diagnostic procedures.

Skills

Equipment systems knowledge

Welding

Independent work

Communication skills

Tools

CAT ET & SIS

John Deere Service Advisor

Job description

• Location 1705 SE 9th Avenue,Battle Ground, WA, 98604,United States
• Base Pay $25.02 - $46.90 / Hour
• Job Category Equipment Shop
• Employee Type Full Time

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani Careers

Job Purpose and Summary

The Heavy Equipment Shop Technician is responsible for inspecting and repairing the equipment that comes into the shop.

Responsibilities:

• Assist field techs when needed
• Ensure all safety regulations are adhered to
• Communicate all necessary repairs to shop foreman
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment
• Maintain a positive attitude and a team atmosphere
• Repair and replace any damaged or worn parts as directed by shop foreman
• Inspect, test, and diagnose any malfunctions on the equipment to determine any repairs needed
• Research solutions to issues, create a plan to address the repairs, discuss with Shop Foreman
• Test all machines after repair to ensure proper performance
• Read wiring diagrams and hydraulic schematics and follow diagnostic procedures

Job Requirements and Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods of time
• Good communication skills - mostly communicates within own department
• Able to push and pull 30 pounds, carry 50 pounds, and lift 60 pounds
• Solid understanding of equipment systems
• Knowledge of CAT ET & SIS, John Deere Service Advisor
• Welding when necessary
• Operate independently with minimum supervision
• Working hours are typically 40-45 hours per week and range between 7am to 5pm, with occasional evenings and weekends
• Majority of work is performed in the shop with constant standing, walking, and reaching

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay: $25.02 - $46.90 per hour(based on qualifications and experience)
• Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums
• Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.
• Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match