Rental Technician

Harnish Group Inc.; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Paid time off

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

AD&D and Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Cash bonus

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. is seeking a Rental Technician in the Fairbanks, AK area. The role involves diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar and allied equipment, with emphasis on troubleshooting electrical, hydraulic, and powertrain systems.

Join a long-established Cat dealer with a focus on service quality, safety, and customer support. Requires a high school diploma and valid driver’s license; some locations value forklift experience and CAT tooling familiarity.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma (or equivalent) plus vocational training or equivalent experience preferred.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Forklift driving and related equipment experience is a plus in some locations.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar, Allied, Genie or aerial equipment, including removal and installation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems using CAT diagnostic tools.
• Plan and organize work to control job costs and improve efficiency.
• Identify problems and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.
• Communicate clearly with teammates and document work orders in internal systems.

Skills

High school diploma

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School or better

Tools

CAT diagnostic equipment

CAT repair tooling

Outlook

Job description

About The Position

Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a challenging opportunity as a Rental Technician in our

Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a challenging opportunity as a Rental Technician in our Fairbanks, AK branch.

Hourly Range: $34.90-46.60 per hour (based on skills & experience)

• Diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar, Allied and Genie or aerial 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 is essential.
• Planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
• Investigate, analyze and identify the problem in order to make recommendations that eliminates the issue.
• Excellent communication skills that include strong interpersonal skills and effective writing is necessary for utilizing internal software and other software programs and accurately completing work/service orders.
• Qualifications & Experience Needed: A high school degree (or equivalent) plus a graduate of a 2-4-year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience preferred.
• A valid driver's license required.
• Potential forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, in some locations.
• 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 work in either the shop or field to assist 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
• 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 1,200+ employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

Experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook)
• valid driver's license required

Preferred

• forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, in some locations.

Education

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• Technical/other training or better

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