Heavy Duty Repair Technician - Field

Position:
Field Heavy Duty Repair Technician

• Location:
  
  Fortuna, CA

Perform service activities at job sites and customer locations for customer and rental fleet equipment, focusing on heavy‑duty repair.

• 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.
• Travel to and from customer sites to perform maintenance and repairs on equipment in the field.
• Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions.
• Repair, replace, or rebuild engines, transmissions, fuel systems, final drives, steering clutches, cross‑shafts, hydraulic components (pumps, motors, valves), and all related electrical and air systems.
• Write service reports that accurately document diagnoses and repairs performed.
• Possess basic computer knowledge and use the required service software.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards accurately and timely.
• Ensure assigned company vehicle maintains a clean professional appearance and is in proper working order.
• Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner.
• Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and preserve component failure information for failure analysis.
• Project a positive professional image with customers.
• Communicate with customers; keep customers informed of work status.
• Develop and maintain strong customer service relationships with all contacts.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

• Associate's Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or a closely related field preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment repair, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.
• Must be a member of Local 3 of the Operating Engineers or be willing to become a member as a condition of employment.
• Basic computer knowledge and ability to use required service software.
• Strong mechanical aptitude, problem‑solving skills, and attention to detail.
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a vehicle.
• Drug screen and background check required.

• Pay rate: $46.15 per hour.
• Competitive wages and generous benefits.
• Promotional opportunities within a family‑owned, family‑operated business.

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