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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 Cat has the immediate need for an experienced Lead Technician at our Hillsboro, OR location.
SUMMARY
The Shop Lead Person coordinates service department activities to provide prompt service to customers and other departments.
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.
- 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.
- Organize, prioritize, schedule and assign work in the department to optimize department productivity.
- Initiate and respond to communication with department supervisor, other departments, and customers in a timely manner to optimize customer satisfaction.
- Review all work orders for accuracy.
- Monitor department work in progress to ensure jobs are completed on time and to the highest quality standards.
- Keep current on service, repair, and modification procedures for all brands and models of products assigned to the department.
- Perform service and repair activities as needed to ensure department productivity.
- Assist the department supervisor in service and customer relations issues as needed.
- Provide technical support and assistance for all department activities.
- Provide on-the-job technical training to department technicians as needed and make recommendations for formal training activities for department technicians.
- Oversee the inventory and maintenance of department tools, equipment, and supplies.
- Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
- Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s 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 in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 6 years of directly related experience in heavy equipment service; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
- Ability to obtain lift truck operator certificate.
- Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.