Heavy Equipment Technician-Customer Shop

About This Position

Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? Become a member of our winning team! We have an opportunity as a Heavy Equipment Technician – Customer Shop at our Billings, MT branch.

$29.95–45.00. Hourly wage offered based on skills and experience.

• Diagnose and repair Caterpillar equipment, including removal, repair, assembly, and installation.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Use CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment.
• Plan and organize work with a focus on controlling job costs.
• Investigate, analyze and identify problems, making recommendations for elimination.

• Graduate of a 2‑4 year vocational technical school or equivalent experience (required).
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to operate a forklift and other heavy equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes and pressure washers safely.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook).
• Capable of standing up to eight hours per day and performing twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping and kneeling.
• Efficient in completing paperwork.
• Experience with Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or CAT products is ideal.

• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Paid vacation, holiday and sick leave.
• Health insurance (Premera Blue Cross with telehealth & dental).
• Vision insurance (VSP).
• Company‑paid life, AD&D and disability insurance.
• Employee assistance program.
• Quarterly employee recognition cash program.
• Discounts on CAT products and rental/sales discounts.
• Credit union membership access.
• Career growth opportunities within a 4th‑generation family‑owned company with 96+ years of history.
• Tenure bonus for seniority (starting at 5+ years).
• Employee referral bonus.

Harnish Group Inc. is the Caterpillar dealer in Central and Western Washington, Central and Eastern Montana, Northwestern Wyoming, Northwestern North Dakota and Alaska. Our member companies include 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.

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