Field Technician Lube Express

It’s your time, make it matter. At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 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 have high expectations too.

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.

We provide a family-oriented environment that promotes safety, personal growth, and professional achievement.

• We offer competitive wages, generous benefits, and room to grow within the company.

Peterson Cat has the immediate need for a Field Lube Technician based out of our Hillsboro, OR location. (A Class B Commercial Driver’s License is required for this position)

• 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.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on heavy equipment and components in the field.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including changing oil and filters, service greasing, and light mechanical work.
• Perform lubrication services including checking and filling fluid levels to O.E.M. specifications and refueling as requested and supplied by customer.
• Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures.
• Inspect equipment for external signs of potential component failure.
• Maintain service readiness of field lube truck including customer service fluid supplies.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, power tools and other shop equipment in a safe manner.
• Complete service reports, lube reports, timecards, and other related paperwork for all performed work.
• Provide required tools as designated by company tool list.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, adhering to all DOT requirements including keeping accurate logbooks, service hours and other records as required.
• Attend all training classes and profit center meetings as scheduled.
• Keep service truck clean and in good repair including inside of cab and back of truck.
• Keep service truck stocked with common parts needed to complete services.
• Complete DOT and mileage reports.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Other duties may be assigned.

• Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in preventative maintenance and service repair of heavy equipment, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

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.