Shop Technician

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Peterson Machinery Co. is looking for an experienced Shop Technician at our Redmond, OR location. You will perform crucial service activities for customer and rental fleet equipment in our main service shop.

Successful candidates will have an Associates Degree in Diesel Technology or a related field and a minimum of three years of experience in heavy equipment service. We offer competitive wages, generous benefits, and an opportunity to grow within a family-owned business.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Repair and rebuild engines, transmissions, and hydraulic components.
• Write service reports and prepare work documentation.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

Skills

Equipment diagnostics

Safety procedures

Customer communication

Engine repair

Hydraulic components

Education

Associates Degree in Diesel Technology

Tools

Caterpillar equipment

Diagnostic tools

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 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 an immediate need for an experienced Shop Technician at our Redmond, 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

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.

• 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.