Rental Technician

About the Position:
Do you like to solve technical problems? Are you effective at troubleshooting? If so, we have a challenging opportunity as a Rental Technician in our Fairbanks, AK branch.

Hourly Range: $34.90-46.60 per hour (based on skills & experience)

• Diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar, Allied and Genie or aerial equipment including removing, repairing, assembling and installing.


• Diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential.


• 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. 


• Excellent communication skills that include strong interpersonal skills and effective writing is necessary for utilizing internal software and other software programs and accurately completing work/service orders.

• Qualifications & Experience Needed:
  A high school degree (or equivalent) plus a graduate of a 2–4-year vocational technical school training institution or equivalent experience preferred.


• A valid driver's license required.


• Potential forklift driving and operation equipment such as hydraulic and mechanical presses, hoists, cranes, pressure washers, in some locations.


• 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 work in either the shop or field to assist 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 4^th 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 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 1,200+ employees. Our Mission is to help our customers succeed by providing premier business solutions delivered by engaged employees through teamwork and excellence.