Shop Lead Person

Peterson Cat; Medford (OR); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Machinery Co. in Medford, OR is seeking a Shop Lead Person to supervise a busy service shop.

The role blends hands-on repair work with leadership, coordinating daily tasks and ensuring timely, high-quality service for both internal and external customers. You will organize, schedule, and assign work; provide on-the-job training to technicians; maintain safety practices and tools; and support the supervisor in customer relations.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Diesel Technology from an accredited college.
• Minimum six years of directly related heavy equipment service experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures.
• Organize, prioritize, schedule and assign work to optimize department productivity.
• Coordinate service and repair activities to meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Provide on-the-job training and technical guidance to department technicians.
• Communicate with customers and departments to promote positive relationships.
• Monitor work orders and ensure accuracy and high workmanship.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Education

Associate’s Degree in Diesel Technology

Job description

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 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.

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 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 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 Cat has a need for a Shop Lead Person at our Medford, OR location.

Summary

The Shop Lead Person is a working lead technician. This position ensures prompt service to internal and external customers by coordinating service shop activities and performing service and repair work as needed.

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.
• Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.
• Organize, prioritize, schedule and assign work in the department to optimize department productivity.
• Initiate and respond to communication with department supervisor, other departments, and customers in a timely manner to optimize customer satisfaction.
• Review all work orders for accuracy.
• Monitor department work in progress to ensure jobs are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.
• Keep current on service, repair, and modification procedures for all brands and models of products assigned to the department.
• Perform service and repair activities as needed to ensure department productivity.
• Assist the department supervisor in service and customer relations issues as needed.
• Provide technical support and assistance for all department activities.
• Provide on-the-job technical training to department technicians as needed and make recommendations for formal training activities for department technicians.
• Oversee the inventory and maintenance of department tools, equipment, and supplies.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 6 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment service; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Ability to obtain lift truck operator certificate.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.

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.