Shop Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is seeking an experienced Shop Technician for their Eugene, OR location. This role involves service activities for customer and sales fleet equipment, ensuring quality repairs and maintaining safety standards.

The ideal candidate should have an Associate's Degree in Diesel Technology or a related field, alongside at least three years of hands-on experience in heavy equipment service. Competitive wages and family-oriented benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of experience in heavy equipment service.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Perform service activities for customer and sales rental fleet equipment.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders and timecards.

Skills

Equipment diagnosis and repair

Safety and compliance knowledge

Communication skills

Documentation and reporting

Education

Associate's Degree in Diesel Technology or related field

Job description

Job Description

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for an experienced Shop Technician at our Eugene, OR location.

Summary

The Shop Technician performs service activities primarily in the main service shop for customer and/or sales and rental fleet equipment.

Benefits

Competitive wages, generous benefits, promotional opportunities at a family‑owned and operated business.

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.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Pre‑delivery setup and installation on all makes and models of Caterpillar equipment and allied products.
• 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 activities.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner.
• 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.
• Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.
• Other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.
• 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; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in heavy equipment service, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

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.