Heavy Equipment Technician-Customer Shop

Tractor & Equipment Co.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match and profit/shf

Paid vacation, holidays & sick leave

Health insurance: Premera Blue Cross

Vision insurance: VSP

Company paid Life/AD&D & Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash

CAT product discounts

Credit union membership

Career growth opportunities

Seniority bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Tractor & Equipment Co. in Billings, MT is seeking a Heavy Equipment Technician for the Customer Shop to diagnose, repair, and service Caterpillar equipment. The role involves engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, and CAT tooling.

The position requires 2–4 years of vocational training or equivalent experience, a valid driver's license, forklift operation, and strong mechanical aptitude, with opportunities to contribute to cost control and efficiency in a busy shop environment.

Qualifications

• A graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers in a safe manner.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).
• This role requires standing up to eight hours per day and includes twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping and kneeling.
• Efficiency in completing paperwork.
• 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.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• 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 problems in order to make recommendations for eliminating the problem.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Microsoft Office

Education

2–4 year vocational training

Tools

CAT diagnostic equipment

CAT repair tooling

Rigging and blocking equipment

Job description

About this Position:

Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? Become a member of our winning team! We have opportunities as aHeavy Equipment Technician - Customer Shop at our Billings, MT Branch.

Hourly Pay Range: $29.95-45.00. Hourly wage offered based on skills and experience.

Essential Duties:

• Diagnosing and repairing of Caterpillar 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.
• 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 & Experience:

• A graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
• A valid driver's license .
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers in a safe manner.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• 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.
• Efficiency in completing paperwork.
• 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

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.

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