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Field Technician - Heavy Equipment

N C Machinery Co.
TUKWILA, WA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/5/2026

About the Position: 

We are seeking an experienced Heavy Equipment Technician to join our team.  This technician will use a company truck to travel to customer sites to diagnose, repair, and maintain CAT equipment. 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar equipment, including removing, repairing, assembling, and installing
  • Diagnosing and troubleshooting engines, powertrains, electrical, and hydraulic systems
  • Using CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging, and blocking equipment
  • Planning and organizing multiple projects with an emphasis on controlling job costs
  • Investigating, analyzing, and identifying problems to make recommendations
  • Communicating effectively with a variety of people, using strong interpersonal and writing skills for utilizing internal software and other software programs

Qualifications:  

  • 3-5 years of heavy equipment mechanic / technician experience (Technical education may substitute for up to 2 years of this experience)
  • Valid driver's license (used for potential forklift driving and operation of equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Products and Outlook
  • Ability to stand up to eight hours per day, including twisting, bending, squatting, sitting, stooping, and kneeling
  • Flexibility to travel for extended periods to work with customers
  • Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal

Employee Benefits:

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes an hourly wage from $52.85  to $56.85 per hour.

  • Retirement:   401k w/ Company Match and Profit Sharing
  • Paid Time Off:  Paid Vacation, Holiday & Sick Leave
  • Health Insurance: Premera Blue Cross Medical w/Telehealth & Dental
  • Vision Insurance:  VSP Vision Insurance
  • Insurance:  Company Paid Life, AD&D & Disability Insurance
  • Guidance Resources:  Employee Assistance Program
  • Rewards:  Quarterly Employee Recognition Cash Program
  • Discounts:  CAT Products, Rental/Sales Discounts
  •  Growth/Stability:   Career Growth Opportunities within a 4th Generation Family owned Company for over 96 years
  • Tenure:  Seniority Bonus, starting at 5 years
  • Talent Referral Program:  Employee Referral Bonus

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, T&E Power Systems, SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers.  A family owned and managed company since 1929 with over 1200 employees, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence. 

Salary : $53 - $57

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