Shop Technician

About the Position: Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a challenging opportunity as a Heavy Equipment Technician in Wasilla, Alaska.

Salary Range: $33.40-48.05 per hour.  Hourly pay offered 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 so experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential.
• Requires 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.
• Our technicians work with a variety of people communication skills that include strong interpersonal skills and effective writing is necessary for utilizing internal software and other software programs.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• A high school diploma 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 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.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products and Outlook.
• 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.
• 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
• 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, AGCO 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. 

• Incoming and outgoing inspections on our heavy rents fleet
• Inspecting, cleaning, prepping, and testing new cat machines for delivery to the customer
• Assembling, installing, and testing various cat and allied attachments

• High School or better

• Technical/other training or better

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