What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Technician - Diesel Heavy Equipment position at NC Machinery?
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.
About the Position: Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a challenging opportunity as a Technician in Yakima, WA. This is a key role in our company in which our technicians are responsible for diagnosing and repairing of Caterpillar equipment including removing, repairing, assembling and installing. You will need to diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems so experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential. Due to the multiple projects you will be assigned, this position requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs. You will need to 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.
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. 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. You will need to be 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.
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes a salary from $24.20 up to $39.40 based on skills and experience, 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. To apply for this unique position, please go to our web site at www.ncmachinery.com
Salary : $24 - $39
