Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment)

Job Description

Job Description

Portland Tractor Inc. was established in 1976 and has since become a leader in the heavy equipment rebuild industry. With a focus on learning and continuous improvement, we are proud to invest in our people and offer a progressive and flexible work culture where you can develop and advance your career while focusing on meaningful work.

Portland Tractor is now an integral entity within the Venturis group of companies, an extensive and integrated network of businesses, including over 60 branches and 1400 employees.

The Opportunity

Portland Tractor Inc. is looking for a Shop Technician (Heavy Equipment) to join our team in Washougal, Washington . As the Shop Technician you will be responsible for repairing and rebuilding heavy equipment components with hand and power tools, rigging equipment and lifting gear.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

As the Shop Technician, your key responsibilities will include :

Repair and rebuild heavy equipment in a safe and efficient manner

Follow safety rules and regulations, as well as company policies and procedures

Wear required Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) as needed

Use rigging equipment and lifting gear to safely remove and transport components

Use pin presses, hammers and jacks to remove attachments and frames from machinery

Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work area

Communicate with management on job completion and assignments

Required Skills & Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, knowledge, and competencies :

5 to 10 years of prior work experience in heavy equipment repair and rebuild

Experience repairing Caterpillar equipment is considered a strong asset

Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow factory processes for repairing and dismantling equipment

Must own hand and power tools needed to repair components and machines

Willingness to complete training as required by the company

Ability to work overtime and weekends when necessary

High school diploma or equivalent required

Benefits & Perks

Portland Tractor Inc. is proud to offer competitive compensation and flexible benefits coverage for all eligible employees :

Company-matched 401K contributions

Comprehensive and competitive medical health care plan

Medical benefits and extended health service coverage

Prescription drug coverage

Dental plan and vision plan

Telehealth plan with MDLive

Life insurance and disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Ongoing professional development and training opportunities

The base pay range for this role is : $30.00 to $38.00 per hour, depending on experience.

This is an onsite role based in Washougal, Washington.

Portland Tractor Inc. & Venturis would like to thank all applicants for their interest, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted by Talent Acquisition for an interview. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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