NC MACHINERY/CAT RENTAL: Technician - Bellingham, WA

Employer: The CAT Rental Store

Job Description:
About the Position:
NC Machinery Grand Opening coming to Bellingham, Washington! We’re excited to open a new location and are ready to grow our team. This is a unique opportunity to be part of a team launching a new location for N C Machinery.

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 Bellingham, WA branch. This is a key role in our company.

Key Responsibilities:
Our technicians are responsible for diagnosing and repairing Caterpillar, Allied and Genie or aerial equipment including removing, repairing, assembling and installing.
Able to diagnose and troubleshoot engines, powertrains, electrical and hydraulic systems, experience with CAT diagnostic equipment, CAT repair tooling, rigging and blocking equipment is essential.
Due to the multiple projects you will be assigned, this position requires planning and organizing skills with a particular emphasis on controlling job costs.
You will need to investigate, analyze and identify the problem in order to make recommendations that eliminates the issue.
Our technicians work with a variety of people, therefore a communication style that includes strong interpersonal skills and effective writing is necessary for utilizing internal software and other software programs and accurately completing work/service orders.

Qualifications:
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.

Employee Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes an hourly wage from $30.50 to $41.70 per hour, based on skills and experience.

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
To apply for this unique position, please go to our web site at www.ncmachinery.com

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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Contact Person:
Location: • Bellingham, WA
Application Method: Apply Online
Base Pay: $30.50 to $41.70/HR


Posted on June 30, 2026

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