Field Technician - Rotator

N C Machinery Co. • Fairbanks, AK

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About The Position

Harnish Group Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician for its Service Department at the Fairbanks, Alaska branch. This is a rotator position with a schedule of three weeks on and three weeks off, working eight hours per day, seven days per week. The salary range is $63.65–$67.65 per hour, with the hourly rate offered based on skills and experience.

The technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, repairs, removes, assembles, and installs heavy equipment components and systems. The role requires mining experience with haul trucks, dozers, and loaders, as well as the ability to travel for extended periods to work with customers. The position involves physical work, including standing for up to eight hours per day and twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping, and kneeling.

Requirements

• Mining experience working on haul trucks, dozers, and loaders.
• Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging, and blocking equipment.
• High school degree or equivalent, graduation from a 2–4 year vocational technical school training institution, or equivalent experience.
• Valid driver's license; it may be used for potential forklift driving and operation of equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, and pressure washers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Outlook.
• Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and perform twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping, and kneeling.
• Flexibility to travel for extended periods to work with customers.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy equipment, including removing, repairing, assembling, and installing components.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems.
• Investigate, analyze, and identify problems and recommend ways to eliminate them.
• Plan and organize work, with particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
• Travel for extended periods to work with customers when required.

Benefits

• 401(k) with company match and profit sharing.
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave.
• Premera Blue Cross medical insurance with telehealth and dental.
• VSP vision insurance.
• Company-paid life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Quarterly employee recognition cash program.
• CAT product and rental/sales discounts.
• Credit union membership available.
• Career growth opportunities within a fourth-generation family-owned company.
• Seniority bonus starting at five or more years.
• Employee referral bonus.
• Housing provided.
• Potential performance increases throughout the year.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED