Truck Technician Trainee

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.

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. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

This position performs quality repairs and maintenance on all Heavy Truck and Diesel Engines as specified in manufacturer designed procedures or accepted industry practices, primarily in the field for customer and/or sales, rental fleet equipment, and field service.

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
• Work in a matter consistent with Contamination Control Guidelines.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.
• Under supervision of an experienced Technician perform the following tasks:
  • Perform a wide variety of repairs, maintenance, installations, replacements, preventative maintenance and diagnostic tasks for various makes and models of on-highway truck engines and chassis in an efficient, timely, accurate, professional and safe manner in accordance with all Company polices.
  • Perform PM’s and inspections.
  • Make emergency road side repairs; at times after-hours; carry, monitor and answer company issued cellphone for after hour service calls.
  • Conduct pre-delivery setup and installation on all makes and models of on-highway truck engines, trucks, and related equipment.
  • Work with-in established flat rate and warranty time guidelines.
  • Write service reports that accurately document activities.
  • Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner.
  • Operate and maintain Field Service Truck in a professional, clean and safe matter.
• 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.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in…