Shop Technician - Heavy Equipment

N-C-Machinery-Co.; 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

Job summary

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar Dealer serving Washington, Montana, Wyoming, North Dakota and Alaska. We seek technicians to diagnose, repair, and install CAT equipment across customer sites.

You will troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, and work with CAT tools. Must be able to travel, stand for long periods, and pass safety/drug screening as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or 2-4 year vocational/technical training.
• Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment and CAT repair tooling is essential.
• Valid driver’s license required; ability to operate equipment and drive to customer sites.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair CAT equipment, including removing, repairing, assembling and installing components.
• Troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Plan and organize to control job costs and meet customer needs.
• Investigate problems and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence.

Skills

Physical stamina

Travel readiness

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational/technical 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.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes salary starting at $30.70 up to $49.85, health benefits, vacation, sick leave, life insurance, 401(k) with profit sharing and company match.

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.

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.

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