Shop Technician

Peterson Cat; North Bend (WA); 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 in North Bend, OR is seeking an experienced Shop Technician to perform service activities on customer and rental fleet equipment. The Shop Technician will analyze and repair various heavy equipment while ensuring a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have an Associates Degree in Diesel Technology or a related field and at least three years of relevant heavy equipment service experience. The position offers competitive wages and is part of a family-owned business.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of heavy equipment service experience.
• Experience in a heavy industrial environment preferred.
• Communicate effectively with customers.

Responsibilities

• Perform service activities in the main service shop.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Repair engines, transmissions, and hydraulic components.

Skills

Safety procedures

Communication

Equipment diagnosis

Engine repair

Hydraulic systems

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Diesel Technology or related field

Job description

It’s your time, make it matter.

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

Job Description

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

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• 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.

Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family‑owned and operated business.