Shop Technician

Peterson Holding Company; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Generous benefits

Promotional opportunities

Job summary

Peterson Holding Company is seeking an experienced Shop Technician at our Salem, OR location. This role involves performing service activities primarily in the main service shop for customer and sales/rental fleet equipment.

The successful candidate will have an Associates Degree in Diesel Technology and a minimum of three years of experience in heavy equipment service. Excellent communication skills and adherence to safety protocols are essential. We offer competitive wages and generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years of directly related experience in heavy equipment service.
• Ability to perform repairs, installations, and maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and operate heavy equipment components.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe safety procedures.
• Communicate with customers to promote positive relationships.
• Prepare documentation accurately including work orders and timecards.

Skills

Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Proficiency with writing service reports

Ability to work safely

Education

Associates Degree in Diesel Technology or related field

Job description

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for an experienced Shop Technician at our Salem, OR location. The role involves performing 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 a 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.
• Ability to analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions and to perform repairs, installations, and maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work safely and maintain a safe working environment.
• Proficiency with writing service reports and preparing documentation such as work orders, parts lists, and timecards.
• Physical ability to lift, move, and operate heavy equipment components and tools.
• Availability to work overtime within labor law guidelines.
• A drug screen and background check will be required.

EEO Statement

Peterson Machinery Co. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

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