Utility Worker

Job Overview

Peterson Cat has the immediate need for a Utility Worker in The Dalles, OR. The position involves cleaning machines, organizing equipment, and performing light maintenance in the heavy equipment industry. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities as part of our family‑owned and operated business.

• Clean machines and components as needed to prepare equipment for delivery.
• Operate heavy equipment to and from service departments and display areas.
• Organize storefront and parking lots with equipment and ensure the cleanliness of each area.
• Load and unload heavy equipment and attachments from trucks.
• Maintain records and or bill of ladings and complete service reports, timecards, and other related paperwork.
• Safely operate lift trucks, overhead cranes, hoists, power tools and other shop equipment.
• Organize work tools for sales department and 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 company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Location‑specific duties may include receiving, tracking, and recording machines and attachments in the yard for inventory purposes; tagging and scanning machines and attachments with iMetrix and verifying serial numbers for DBS receiving.
• Perform shipping/receiving functions, inspect cargo for damage, and follow outlined shipping/receiving policies and procedures; maintain records for bill 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 rental fleet and other equipment and vehicles.
• Operate a motor vehicle to deliver parts to field technicians and pick run various errands required by supervisor.
• Business‑unit specific duties may include maintaining the overall cleanliness of multiple shops, offices, perimeter of building and shop aprons; empty trash cans, dispose of used oil filters and garbage, clean and refill mop buckets; assist with shop cleanliness beyond technician requirements; maintain shop equipment clean and in good working order; assist with moving disabled vehicles; drive a company vehicle to pick up and deliver components to vendors and customers;
  
  pickup and delivery of vehicles depending on license; keep steam bay clean; perform monthly safety inspections in main shop, body shop, and warehouse.

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

• Lift truck certificate preferred.
• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to obtain Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). card.

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.

Competitive wages, generous benefits, and room to grow within the company.