Rental Technician at Tractor & Equipment Co. in Bozeman, Montana

Job Description:

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 Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers.  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. 

About the Position:

Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a challenging opportunity as a Rental Technician in our Bozeman, MT branch.  This key role in our company.

• Our CAT Rental technicians are responsible for diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar, Allied and Genie or aerial equipment including removing, repairing, assembling and installing.


• Able to diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, 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, therefore a communication style that includes strong interpersonal skills and effective writing is necessary for utilizing internal software and other software programs and accurately completing work/service orders.    

 Qualifications & Experience Needed:

• A high school degree (or equivalent) plus a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience preferred.


• A valid driver's license required.


• Potential forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, in some locations.


• 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.


• Flexibility to work in either the shop or field to assist our customers will be required.


• Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal. 

Company Benefits:

Starting wage $22.30. Hourly wage offered based on skills and experience. We offer excellent benefits (medical & dental), 401(k), profit sharing, company match, Verizon and AT&T cell phone discount, paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, company paid life insurance, tool purchase program 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.

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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