Heavy Equipment Field Technician

About this Position: Become a member of our winning team! We have opportunities as a Heavy Equipment Field Technician in our Service Department at our Wasilla, Alaska Branch.

Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a position for you. 

Salary Range: $58.25-62.25 per hour.  Hourly offered based on skills and experience.

Essential Duties:


* Diagnosing and repairing of heavy 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.


* Requires 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 and Abilities:


* A high school degree (or equivalent) or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.


* A valid driver's license will be required where it will be used for potential forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, as examples.


* Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).


* 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.


* 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


* Housing:  No housing


* 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, 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 ...