Shop Technician Trainee
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Job Description
Its your time make it matter.
At Peterson we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years our peoples work has shaped the communities where we live where we raise our families and where we thrive. Petersons legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges backup power at hospitals firefighting concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson you dont just have a career you have a purpose.
Our familyoriented 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 familyowned and operated business.Its time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!
Job Description
Peterson Cat has the immediate need for a Shop Technician Trainee at our Hillsboro OR location.
SUMMARY
The Shop Technician Trainee performs service activities primarily in the main service shop for customer and/or sales and rental fleet equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties 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.
- Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.
- Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
- Maintain punctual regular and predictable attendance.
Perform the following service operations under close supervision by an experienced Technician:
- Predelivery setup and installation on all makes and models of Caterpillar equipment and allied products.
- Assist with repair replace or rebuild engines transmissions fuel systems final drives steering clutches crossshafts hydraulic components including pumps motors valves and all related components 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 job in a timely 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.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily safely and in alignment with Petersons core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Maintain a tool inventory sufficient to perform assigned tasks.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of one 1 year of directly related experience in heavy equipment service; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS
- Maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record.
- Ability to obtain lift truck operator certificate.
This description describes only the general nature and level of work encompassed by this job. This description is not a comprehensive listing of all responsibilities duties and skills of employees at this level. Peterson is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer.
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.Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full-Time
