Heavy Equipment Technician – Specialty Shop at Tractor & Equipment Co. in Billings, Montana

Job Description:

If you are looking for a rewarding career, work hard, and take great pride in what you do, you might be the kind of person we are looking for to join our team! At Tractor & Equipment Co., you’ll work with great people, driven every day with a passion to solve problems and help our customers succeed.

About this Position:

Become a member of our winning team! We have opportunities as a Heavy Equipment Technician - Spec Shop at our Billings, MT Branch 

 Hourly Pay Range: $28.00-42.00 Hourly wage offered based on skills and experience.

• Opportunity to 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.


• Diagnosing and repairing of Caterpillar equipment including removing, repairing, assembling and installing.


• 2nd shift gives you an opportunity to complete those personal tasks that can only be done between 8 and 5 without having to take time off of work.

 Qualifications & Experience Needed:

• A graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.


• A valid driver's license


• 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.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office Products (Outlook).


• 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:

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance


• Paid Vacation/Holidays & Paid Sick Leave


• Referral Bonus


• 401k w/Company Match and Profit Sharing


• Company paid Life Insurance


• Employee Assistance Program


• Employee Discounts


• Excellent Recognition Program


• 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, 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.

Harnish Group Inc. and its Member Companies are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Education

• High School or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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