Technician - Cal-Line - Portland

Cal-Line Northwest is looking to hire an experienced Heavy Equipment Service Technician Mechanic to join our growing team. We specialize in vegetation management equipment, catering to the arborist industry and are the largest dealer in the world for Bandit Industries’ market leading product line of woodchippers, stump grinders and whole-tree chippers. We have six locations across the Western U.S. including locations in California, Oregon, and Washington. In addition, we are a leader in promoting education within our industry, conducting seminars ranging from safety, operations and maintenance and bugs and disease.

This position shares space and cross over repairs with our sister company Owen Equipment one of the largest Vactor and Elgin dealers in the United States and sell, service and rent sewer cleaners, vacuum excavators, street sweepers and related accessories. We are the largest supplier in the Western U.S. of replacement brushes and brooms for sweeping equipment. We maintain four full-service locations in Portland, Oregon; Kent, Washington; Fairfield, California; and Salt Lake City, Utah and our customer base consists of the largest municipalities and contractors in the Western U.S. Our equipment is critical to keeping our streets and sewer systems clean, locating buried infrastructure during construction projects, and helping to build and maintain our electrical grid. 

The key to our success has been our people. And that’s still true today. Every team member is extremely knowledgeable about our products and the tree industry. Whether it’s parts, service, or sales, we know what our customers’ need because we know what they do. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial company with many opportunities for advancement and professional development. We are looking for highly talented individuals with high ambition and a desire to advance their career and grow into more senior roles as their abilities allow.

Salary: $25.00 - $50.00 an hour depending on level of mechanic experience.

Benefits: Full Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, and 100% company paid Life and LTD. We have PTO that accrues weekly, seven paid holidays (eligible after 30 days from start), and 401(k) with company match.

Visit our website www.cal-line.com for an overview of our company.

Service Technician Mechanic Description:

As a Service Technician Mechanic, you will be working on will be working on commercial woodchippers, stump grinders, mini skids steers, and large horizontal grinders.

• Some travel may be required for repairs onsite at customer locations.

Company provided:

• Online and hands-on Product Training
• Advanced Service Tool Training
• An Ongoing Learning Experience
• Opportunity for Advancement
• Stable work environment year-round.

Requirements:

• 3 yrs. experience with either construction or heavy diesel equipment with hydraulics, electrical and pneumatic systems
• Ability to read and understand Electrical & Hydraulic schematics
• Welding and fabrication experience a plus
• Possess a complete toolset required for service
• A valid driver's license and clean driving record
• Able to pass a background and drug screening
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns with computer diagnostic equipment
• Inspect vehicles and equipment for wear, damage, or specific problems that might affect performance and safety
• Perform factory-recommended preventative maintenance & inspections
• Ability to create clear parts requisitions and document service work orders
• Has good attendance and punctuality
• Excellent communication skills for internal and external customers

If you are interested in joining a fast-growing company with opportunities for advancement, (#ZR) please apply online or feel free to drop in and apply in person