It’s 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. 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!

Job Description

Peterson Trucks has an Immediate need for a Utility Worker at our Portland, OR location.

SUMMARY

The Utilityperson is responsible to clean machines, organize equipment and components in yard, and perform light maintenance to machines and components used in heavy equipment industry.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s 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.

• Clean machines and components as needed to prepare equipment for delivery.
• Operate heavy equipment to and from Service Departments and display areas.
• Organize Store Front and parking lots with equipment and ensure the cleanliness of each area.
• Load / Unload heavy equipment and attachments from trucks.
• Maintain records and or bill of ladings.
• Complete service reports, timecards, and other related paperwork.
• Safely operate lift trucks, overhead cranes, hoists, power tools and other shop equipment in a safe manner.
• Organize work tools for sales department.
• Keep yard and work areas clean and organized throughout day to ensure 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.

Based on location the following duties may or may not apply.

• Receive, track and record machines and attachments in the yard for Inventory purposes.
• Tag and scan machines and attachments with iMetrix and verify machine and attachment 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 to pick run various errands required by supervisor.

Based on Business Unit the following duties may or may not apply.

• Responsible for 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, etc.
• Assist with shop cleanliness above what technicians are required to do.
• Maintain shop equipment clean, in good working order and well maintained.
• Assist with moving disabled vehicles in and out of shop.
• Drive a company vehicle to pick up and deliver components to vendors and customers.
• Pickup and delivery of vehicles (depending upon type of license).
• Keep steam bay clean and organized.
• Perform monthly safety inspections in Main shop, Body Shop and Warehouse.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Work evening and weekend overtime is required, as necessary.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

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

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Lift truck certificate preferred.
• Depending on business unit, may need to maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.

Peterson Trucks, Inc. 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.