Field Technician - Rotator

About this Position: Become a member of our winning team! We have opportunities as Heavy Equipment  Field Technicians - Rotator in our Service Department at our Fairbanks, Alaska Branch. Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a position for you at our Fairbanks location.

Salary range: $61.90-65.90 per hour.  Hourly offered based on skills and experience.

Rotator Position:  3 weeks on/ 3 weeks off; 8 hours per day - 7 days a week.

Experience Required: Mining experience on haul trucks, dozers and loaders.

Essentials Duties:

• Diagnosing and repairing of heavy equipment (including removing, repairing, assembling and installing).


• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems.


• Required experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment.


• 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 where it will be used for potential forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, as examples.


• You will need to be 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


• Housing:  Provided


• 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 Co., NC The Cat Rental Store, N C Power Systems Co., Tractor & Equipment Co., T&E The Cat Rental Store, T&E Power Systems, and SITECH Northwest Inc., representing Caterpillar, and other manufacturers. We are a family owned and managed company with 1,000+ employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.