Shop Technician - Heavy Equipment

Harnish Group Inc.; Fife (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Vacation

Sick leave

Life insurance

401(k) with profit sharing

Company match

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. in Washington state seeks a CAT technician to diagnose and repair CAT equipment across Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, and beyond.

You’ll diagnose engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems and plan job costs while coordinating field service with customers. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, plus CAT diagnostic experience and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or vocational tech training is required.
• Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential.
• Valid driver's license is vital for forklift driving and operation of equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, etc.
• Must be able 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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing of CAT equipment (including removing, repairing, assembling and installing).
• Troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems
• Planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
• Investigate, analyze and identify the problem to make recommendations that eliminate the issue.

Skills

Diagnosing and repairing CAT equipment

Troubleshooting engines

Planning & cost control

Field service proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational tech training (2–4 years)

Tools

CAT diagnostic equipment

CAT repair tooling

Rigging & blocking equipment

Job description

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.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing and repairing of CAT equipment (including removing, repairing, assembling and installing.)
• Troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems
• 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.

Qualifications & Experience Needed

• A high school diploma or equivalent or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential.
• A valid driver's license is vital as it will be used for potential forklift driving and operation of equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, and more.
• 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.

Due to the operating of machinery and tools, this position is safety sensitive and pre-employment drug testing is a step in the job offer process.

Benefits & Compensation

• salary starting at $30.70 up to $49.85
• health benefits
• vacation
• sick leave
• life insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• company match

Harnish Group Inc. and Member Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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