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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 need for a Rental Commercial Engine Shop Technician Trainee at our Eugene OR location.

SUMMARY

Under close supervision the Rental Commercial Engine Shop Technician Trainee performs service activities in the shop on rental fleet equipment including but not limited to repairs and maintenance on generators air compressors and related equipment. This position also provides customer service for internal and external customers.

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.

• Performs the following service operations under close supervision by an experienced Technician:

  • Maintains a safe working environment and observes all safety procedures laws policies and rules; works in a manner consistent with the Contamination Control Guidelines.

  • Performs:

    • Inspections maintenance and repairs on rental equipment to maintain availability of rental ready line

    • Safety inspections of equipment

    • Equipment checkins/outs per manufacturer ANSI OSHA standards utilizing Petersons inspection program

    • Washing and cleaning equipment moving equipment around rental yard answering customer questions explaining/demonstrating equipment operation to customers and assisting in loading / unloading equipment

  • Ensures that all equipment maintenance repairs and inspections comply with manufacturer and company service guidelines in addition to ANSI OSHA and other government regulation standards

  • Ensures work orders are accurate and complete

  • Keeps operations team informed and updated on daily shop operations and possible problem situations including but not limited to any redo

  • Sends parts for warranty consideration to Parts Warehouse

  • Conducts damage assessments and completes reports of equipment damage per rental procedures as directed

  • Supports company safety and housekeeping standards

• Maintains excellent communications and cooperation with all coworkers management and other company departments. Communicates with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.

• Attends scheduled technical and safety training (inperson or online) and completes assigned training in a timely manner.

• Ensures assigned company vehicle maintains a clean professional appearance and is in proper working order (if applicable).

• Works overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.

• Maintains punctual regular and predictable attendance.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• May occasionally travel to and from customer sites to assist field technicians in the maintenance of and repairs to rental equipment in the field.

• Operates company vehicle to deliver equipment troubleshoot and set up rental equipment in the field

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.

• Must 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 commercial engine service; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Must maintain a valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record

• Ability to obtain and maintain a DOT Medical Card

• Ability to obtain and maintain lift truck operator certificate

• Ability to obtain and maintain Commercial Drivers License (CDL) is preferred