Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

Portland Tractor Inc.; Washougal (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company-matched 401K

Medical health plan

Dental plan

Vision plan

Telehealth

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Employee assistance

Professional development

Job summary

Portland Tractor Inc. is seeking a skilled Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) to join our Washougal team.

You will diagnose, disassemble, repair, assemble, and test heavy equipment components, working with cranes, presses, and lifting devices to complete rebuilds safely and efficiently. The ideal candidate has 3+ years in heavy/diesel equipment repair, experience with Caterpillar equipment preferred, and a high school diploma or GED.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience repairing heavy equipment or diesel equipment.
• Experience with Caterpillar equipment strongly preferred.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with complete rebuilds.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment including cranes, presses, lifting devices, and power tools.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• High school diploma or GED and valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing, disassembling, inspecting, repairing, assembling, and testing heavy equipment components.
• Completing work accurately, safely, and within production schedules with minimal supervision.
• Safely using cranes, rigging, presses, jacks, and other shop equipment to remove and install components.
• Documenting repairs and communicating job progress to management.
• Assisting with troubleshooting during the rebuild process.
• Cross-training in other departments and performing additional duties as needed.

Skills

3+ years experience

Caterpillar equipment

Heavy equipment rebuilds

Troubleshooting

Independent worker

Team collaboration

Safety mindset

High school diploma

Valid driver's license

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead cranes

Presses

Lifting devices

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Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic)

Portland Tractor Inc. was established in 1976 and has since become a leader in the heavy equipment rebuild industry. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work. Portland Tractor is an integral entity of Leavitt Industrial Group.

The Opportunity

Portland Tractor Inc. is looking for a mechanically skilled Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment Mechanic) to join our team in Washougal, Washington. As the Shop Technician, you will be responsible for completing a variety of heavy equipment repair tasks required by our loyal customers.

As a Shop Technician, your primary responsibilities include:

• Diagnosing, disassembling, inspecting, repairing, assembling, and testing heavy equipment components
• Completing assigned work accurately, safely, and within established production schedules with minimal supervision
• Safely using overhead cranes, rigging equipment, lifting devices, presses, jacks, hammers, and other shop equipment to remove, transport, and install components
• Documenting repairs and communicating job progress, issues, and status to management
• Assisting with troubleshooting and problem-solving during the rebuild process
• Cross-training in other departments and perform additional duties or job functions as needed

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge and competencies:

• At least 3 years of experience repairing heavy equipment or diesel equipment
• Experience with Caterpillar equipment strongly preferred
• Strong mechanical aptitude with experience performing complete equipment and component rebuilds
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment including overhead cranes, presses, lifting devices, and power tools
• Ability to work independently while maintaining productivity and quality standards
• Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with team members
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and commitment to safety
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license

Portland Tractor Inc. is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees:

• Company-matched 401K contributions
• Comprehensive and competitive medical health care plan
• Medical benefits and extended health service coverage
• Dental plan and vision plan
• Telehealth plan with MDLive
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

The base pay range for this role is: $30.00 to $40.00 per hour, depending on exprience.

This is an onsite role based in Washougal, Washington

Portland Tractor Inc. would like to thank all applicants for their interest; however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.