Heavy Duty Repair Technician - Field

Job Description

Peterson Cat is looking for an experienced Field Heavy Duty Repair Technician based in Redding, CA.

This position performs service activities at job sites and customer locations for customer and/or sales and rental fleet equipment.

Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned.

• 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 including pumps, motors, valves, and all related components, electrical and air systems.
• Write service reports that accurately document diagnosis and repairs performed.
• Possess basic computer knowledge and ability to use service software required in position.
• Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner.
• 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 to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis.
• Project a positive professional image with customers.
• Communicate with customers; keep customers informed on status of work.
• Develop and maintain a strong customer service relationship with all customer 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 other closely related field preferred; and a minimum of 6 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment repair, preferably in a heavy industrial environment with or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Must be a member of Local 3 of the Operating Engineers or be willing to become a member as a condition of employment.

The pay rate for this position is $40.67. The compensation package also includes a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

Peterson Tractor 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.