Shop Technician

Peterson Cat; North Bend (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Peterson Cat is looking for an experienced Shop Technician at our North Bend, OR location. This role involves performing service activities primarily in the main service shop for customer and sales and rental fleet equipment. Qualified candidates should have an Associates Degree in Diesel Technology (or related) and a minimum of three years of experience in heavy equipment service, preferably within a heavy industrial environment. Join us to maintain and repair engines, transmissions, and hydraulic systems while ensuring quality and safety.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of heavy equipment service experience.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment is preferred.
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Perform service activities in the main service shop.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Repair and rebuild various engine and hydraulic components.

Skills

Equipment diagnostics

Repair and maintenance

Customer communication

Education

Associates Degree in Diesel Technology or related field

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Heavy machinery

Job description

Job Description

Peterson Cat has a need for an experienced Shop Technician at our North Bend, OR location.

Summary

The Shop Technician performs service activities primarily in the main service shop 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.
• 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

Associates 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.