Mobile Service Diesel Technician

Peterson Cat; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a family-oriented company where your skills and passion can truly make a difference! As a Mobile Truck Technician, you will perform essential repairs and maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engines in a dynamic environment. This role emphasizes safety, customer service, and quality work, allowing you to thrive professionally while contributing to the community. With a legacy of over 85 years, you will be part of a team that values your contributions and offers competitive wages and generous benefits. If you are motivated and ready to take on a meaningful career, this opportunity is for you!

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Generous Benefits

Promotional Opportunities

Family-Oriented Environment

Qualifications

• 2+ years of diesel repair experience in heavy trucks or fleet dealerships.
• Knowledge of diesel engine diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Responsibilities

• Perform repairs and maintenance on heavy trucks and diesel engines.
• Communicate with customers and maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Diesel Repair

Customer Service

Diagnostics/Troubleshooting

A/C System Knowledge

Brake System Knowledge

Emission Systems Knowledge

Air Systems Knowledge

Education

Associates Degree in Diesel Technology

Technical/Vocational School Certification

Tools

Field Service Truck

Tool Inventory

Job description

It’s your time, make it matter.

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ 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, back-up 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.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too.You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Trucks has a need for a Mobile Truck Technician who can be based out of our Eugene, OR location or Medford, OR location. The person in the job will perform service work on Trucks in southern Oregon.

SUMMARY

This position performs quality repairs and maintenance on all Heavy Truck and Diesel Engines as specified in manufacturer designed procedures or accepted industry practices, primarily in the field for customer and/or sales, rental fleet equipment, and field service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
2. Work in a manner consistent with Contamination Control Guidelines.
3. Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.
4. Perform a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, installations, replacements, preventative maintenance and diagnostic tasks for various makes and models of on-highway truck engines and chassis in an efficient, timely, accurate, professional and safe manner in accordance with all Company policies.
5. Perform PM’s and inspections.
6. Make emergency roadside repairs; at times after-hours; carry, monitor and answer company issued cellphone for after hour service calls.
7. Pre-delivery setup and installation on all makes and models of on-highway truck engines, trucks, and related equipment.
8. Work within established flat rate and warranty time guidelines.
9. Write service reports that accurately document activities.
10. Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner.
11. Operate and maintain Field Service Truck in a professional, clean and safe manner.
12. Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
13. Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
14. Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.
15. Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
16. Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 2 years of directly related experience in diesel repair and maintenance in heavy trucks/fleet dealership or shop environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience. Knowledge of A/C system, brake system, emission systems, air systems and diagnostics/troubleshooting of diesel engines. Proven record of good customer service skills. International manufacturer experience is preferred.

1. Must be available for after-hours customer interaction.
2. Must possess great customer service skills.
3. Must maintain a tool inventory sufficient to perform assigned tasks.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

1. Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License and DOT Medical Card.
2. Ability to obtain lift truck operator certificate.

Peterson Trucks, Inc. 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.