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Heavy Equipment Technician-Specialty Shop

N C Machinery Co.
Anchorage, AK Full Time
POSTED ON 4/18/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/17/2026
About This Position

Become a member of our winning team! We have an opportunity available as a Specialty Area Technicians in our Service Department at our Anchorage, Alaska Branch.

Hourly Range: $34.40-55.25 Per hour (Based on Skills & Experience)

Essential Duties

  • Diagnosing, repairing and reconditioning of heavy equipment components (including engines, transmissions, torque converters, differentials and final drives).
  • Disassemble, inspect, assemble, and test components including hydraulic test of transmissions and dynamometer testing of engines after rebuild.
  • Experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment.
  • Requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
  • Investigate, analyze and identify problem in order to make recommendations for eliminating the problem.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Needed

  • A high school degree (or equivalent) or a graduate of a 2-4 year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience is required.
  • A valid driver's license will be required. Forklift driving and operating equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, as examples.
  • 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 travel for extended periods of time to work with our customers will be required.
  • Experience working at a Caterpillar (CAT) dealership or with CAT products is ideal.

Company Benefits

  • 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
  • Financial Access: Credit Union Membership is available
  • 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
  • Potential performance increases throughout the year

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, representing Caterpillar and other manufacturers. A family owned and managed company, our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.

Experience Required

  • Valid Driver's License
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products and Outlook
  • Valid Driver's License

Preferred

  • Incoming and outgoing inspections on our heavy rents fleet
  • Inspecting, cleaning, prepping, and testing new cat machines for delivery to the customer
  • Assembling, installing, and testing various cat and allied attachments

Education Required

  • High School or better

Preferred

  • Technical/other training or better

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

Salary : $34 - $55

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