Field Technician

Peterson Cat; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Cat is seeking an experienced Field Technician to work at our Hillsboro, OR location. You will perform service activities at job sites, ensuring safe working environments while maintaining equipment and customer relationships.

The ideal candidate has at least 6 years of experience in heavy equipment repair and must maintain a valid driver’s license. We value diversity and encourage minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 years directly related experience in heavy equipment repair.
• Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to become CDL certified with DOT Medical Card.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and follow safety procedures.
• Travel to customer sites for maintenance and repairs.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders and timecards.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Customer service skills

Diagnostic skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Associate’s Degree in Diesel Technology or related field

Job description

About Peterson

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our people’s work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, backup power at hospitals, fire‑fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Job Description

Peterson Cat is looking for an experienced Field Technician based at our Hillsboro, OR location.

Summary

This position performs service activities at job sites and customer locations for customer and/or sales and rental fleet equipment.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.
• Travel to and from customer sites to perform maintenance and repairs on equipment in the field.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Repair, replace or rebuild engines, transmissions, fuel systems, final drives, steering clutches, cross‑shafts, hydraulic components including pumps, motors, valves, and all related components, electrical and air systems.
• Write service reports that accurately document diagnosis and repairs performed.
• Possess basic computer knowledge and ability to use service software required in position.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner.
• Ensure assigned company vehicle maintains a clean professional appearance and is in proper working order.
• Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
• Project a positive professional image with customers.
• Communicate with customers; keep customers informed on status of work.
• Develop and maintain a strong customer service relationship with all customer contacts.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

Associate’s Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field preferred; and a minimum of 6 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment repair, preferably in a heavy industrial environment or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Must maintain a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record. Ability to become CDL certified with DOT Medical Card.

Peterson Machinery Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.