Heavy-Duty Truck Repair Technician — Field & Shop

Peterson Cat; Fortuna (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Cat is seeking a Heavy Duty Repair Technician to service trucks at our Fortuna, CA location. You will perform diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance in the shop and at customer sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree in Diesel Technology and at least five years of truck service experience, plus DOT Medical Card; Class B CDL is a plus. We offer competitive wages and benefits in a safety‑driven, team‑oriented environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Diesel Technology or related field; 5+ years truck service experience.
• DOT Medical Card required.
• Class B CDL preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies and rules.
• Communicate with internal and external customers to promote positive relationships.
• Diagnose equipment malfunctions and determine necessary repairs.
• Perform pre-delivery setup and installation on truck engines and related products.
• Repair, replace or rebuild engines and related systems and components.
• Test drive vehicles after repair to verify proper working order.

Skills

Diagnose equipment malfunctions

Safety procedures

Customer communication

Education

Associate's Degree in Diesel Technology

Job description

Peterson Cat is seeking a Heavy Duty Repair Technician to service trucks at our Fortuna, CA location. You will perform diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance in the shop and at customer sites as needed.

The ideal candidate has an Associate's Degree in Diesel Technology and at least five years of truck service experience, plus DOT Medical Card; Class B CDL is a plus. We offer competitive wages and benefits in a safety‑driven, team‑oriented environment.