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

Job Description:

About this Position:

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

• Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting?


• 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.


• We have an opportunity for you diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems. 


• You will need to have experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment.


• This position requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.


• You will need to investigate, analyze and identify problem in order to make recommendations for eliminating the problem.

 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 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:

 We offer a competitive wage, excellent benefits (medical & dental), 401(k), profit sharing, company match, Verizon and AT&T cell phone discount, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, tool purchase program, company paid life insurance, ongoing training and support from team members. Apply online at www.tractorandequipment.com

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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