Shop Technician

Job Title

Shop Technician (Peterson Cat)

Klamath Falls, OR

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for an experienced Shop Technician to primarily service customer and sales/fleet equipment in the main service shop.

Maintain a safe working environment, communicate positively with customers, analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions, perform pre‑delivery setups and installations, conduct repairs and rebuilds, write service reports, and prepare required documentation.

• 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), 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 jobs efficiently.
• 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 may be assigned by the supervisor.
• 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, 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 are required.