Shop Technician - Heavy Equipment
About The Position
Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a challenging opportunity as a Heavy Equipment Technician in Wasilla, Alaska. Salary Range: $34.40 per hour. Hourly pay offered based on skills and experience. Diagnosing and repairing of Caterpillar equipment including removing, repairing, assembling and installing. Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems so experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential. Requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs. Investigate, analyze and identify the problem in order to make recommendations that eliminates the issue. Our technicians work with a variety of people communication skills that include strong interpersonal skills and effective writing is necessary for utilizing internal software and other software programs.
Requirements
- A high school diploma or equivalent or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience.
- A valid driver's license.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Products and Outlook.
- Ability to stand up to eight hours per day and includes twisting, bending, squatting, sitting stooping and kneeling.
- Flexibility to travel for extended periods of time to work with customers.
- Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential.
- Strong interpersonal skills and effective writing is necessary.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.
Responsibilities
- Removing, repairing, assembling and installing Caterpillar equipment.
- Diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.
- Investigating, analyzing and identifying problems to make recommendations that eliminate the issue.
- Utilizing internal software and other software programs.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
- Telehealth
- Paid Vacation, Holidays & Sick Leave
- Company Housing available
- Employee Referral Bonus
- Seniority bonus
- 401k w/Company Match and Profit Sharing
- Company paid Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Excellent Recognition Program
- Company paid Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Potential performance increases throughout the year
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
