Field Technician - Rotator
About The Position
Harnish Group Inc. is hiring a Heavy Equipment Field Technician for a rotator position in its Service Department at the Fairbanks, Alaska Branch. The role involves diagnosing, troubleshooting, repairing, assembling, and installing heavy equipment, including engines, powertrains, electrical systems, and hydraulic systems. The position requires mining experience working on haul trucks, dozers, and loaders, as well as familiarity with CAT diagnostic equipment and repair tooling, rigging, and blocking equipment. The schedule is three weeks on and three weeks off, working eight hours per day, seven days per week while on rotation. The role requires flexibility to travel for extended periods to work with customers. The technician must be able to perform physical tasks including standing for up to eight hours and twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping, and kneeling. A valid driver's license is required and may be used for forklift driving and operation of equipment such as presses, hoists, cranes, and pressure washers.
Requirements
- Mining experience on haul trucks, dozers, and loaders.
- Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging, and blocking equipment.
- A high school degree or equivalent, completion of a two- to four-year vocational technical school program, or equivalent experience.
- A valid driver's license.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Outlook.
- Ability to stand for 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.
- Plan and organize work, with particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
- Investigate, analyze, and identify problems and recommend ways to eliminate them.
- Travel for extended periods to work with customers.
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 products and rental/sales discounts.
- Credit union membership available.
- Career growth opportunities.
- Seniority bonus starting at five or more years.
- Employee referral bonus.
- Housing provided.
- Potential performance increases throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
