Heavy Equipment Technician - New & Used

We have an opportunity as Heavy Equipment Technician in our New & Used Shop at our Billings, MT Branch.  Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting?

Hourly Range: $29.95-43.25 per hour (Based on skills and experience)

Essential Duties:

• Diagnosing and repairing of Caterpillar 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.
• 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 graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
• A valid driver's license will be required. 
• Ability to operate a forklift and other equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers in a safe manner.
• Good mechanical aptitude.
• You will need to be 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. 
• Efficiency in completing paperwork.
• 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
• Safety: Safety boot reimbursement
• 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 1,000+ employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

Education

Required

• High School or better

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