Utility Worker

Job Description

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for a Utility Worker in Hillsboro, OR. The Utility Person is responsible for cleaning machines, organizing equipment and components in the yard, and performing light maintenance on machines used in the heavy equipment industry. May perform additional job functions as required by the branch store.

• Clean machines and components as needed to prepare equipment for delivery.
• Operate and transport heavy equipment to and from Service Departments and display areas.
• Organize Store Front and parking lots with equipment and ensure cleanliness of each area.
• Load/unload heavy equipment and attachments from trucks.
• Maintain records and or bill of ladings.
• Complete service reports, timecards, and other related paperwork.
• Operate lift trucks, overhead cranes, hoists, power tools and other shop equipment in a safe manner.
• Organize work tools for sales department.
• Keep yard and work areas clean and organized throughout the day to ensure a safe work environment.
• Attend scheduled training classes and profit center meetings as scheduled.
• Wear safety glasses, steel-toed shoes, company provided overalls, and other related safety gear in all designated company and customer work areas.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Operate a company vehicle to deliver parts and components to Field Technicians, vendors, and customers, and to run errands as directed (location dependent).
• Receive, track and record machines and attachments in the yard for inventory purposes.
• Use inventory systems and tools to scan and tag machines and attachments; verify machine and attachment serial numbers for Dealer Business Systems (DBS) receiving.
• Perform shipping and receiving functions and inspect cargo for damage, following outlined shipping and receiving policies and procedures.
• Maintain records for bills of ladings; code freight bills and forward for processing.
• Install attachments to machines as needed for sale or demonstration.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance services on equipment and vehicles.
• Maintain overall cleanliness of multiple shops, offices, perimeter of building, and shop aprons including but not limited to emptying trash cans, disposing used oil filters and garbage, and cleaning and refilling mop buckets.
• Assist with shop cleanliness beyond what Technicians are required to do.
• Maintain and clean shop equipment.
• Assist with moving disabled vehicles in and out of shop.
• Pickup and deliver vehicles (depending upon type of license). Keep steam bay clean and organized.
• Perform monthly safety inspections in Main shop, Body Shop and Warehouse.
• Work evening and weekend overtime as required.

Education and/or

Experience:

High school education or equivalent; at least one year of experience as a yard person or other utility worker position. Experience in safe operation of heavy and other miscellaneous equipment. Experience operating a steam cleaning machine preferred. Basic knowledge of mechanical work preferred but not required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Lift truck certificate preferred. Depending on business unit, may need to maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Ability to obtain Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). card.

Competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities within the company.

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.