If you're ready to advance your career, consider Peterson Cat jobs. We are a leading supplier of equipment and service from Caterpillar and other leading manufacturers. Our locations cover California, Oregon, and southwest Washington, offering jobs wherever you call home.

You can find professional opportunities across areas ranging from equipment repair to sales. You'll gain competitive pay and benefits, skills advancement, and more to help you build a career. 

 

 

Service Technician Careers

Bring your equipment repair and service expertise. We rely on power and earthmoving technicians in the shop and field. Utilize skills like diesel engine repair, generator repair, and electrical power service to keep equipment running smoothly. You can even learn these skills on the job with our training programs.

Our Cat® dealer career paths include the following:

Earthmoving Field Technicians

Travel throughout a broad service area to jobsites or facilities. Use your expertise to service Cat earthmoving equipment. You may also work on models from other top manufacturers. Equipment you will service includes bulldozers, skid steer loaders, excavators, and backhoe loaders.

Power Shop Technicians

Work in a fully equipped service shop, maintaining and repairing diesel engines and power generation equipment. We rely on those with education and practical experience working with diesel engines on and off the highway.

Power Field Technicians

Experience a job where every day is different. As a Peterson Cat power field technician, you will visit facilities and jobsites to repair power generation equipment and marine engines. Your work enables businesses to keep their projects running on schedule.

 

Other Available Cat® Career Paths

We offer various jobs across technical and nontechnical fields, including:

  • Truck drivers: Drive for us. We provide opportunities to deliver heavy equipment to jobsites and businesses across our service area.
  • Equipment sales members: Use your communication skills and equipment knowledge to help clients find the models they need for each task.
  • Parts experts: As part of our parts department, you can help clients locate the components they need for repairs and service.
  • Administrative personnel: As part of our accounting, human resources, marketing, or other teams, you work behind the scenes to keep our company's gears turning.

 

Why Join Peterson Cat?

When you join us, you work for a company with a long, successful track record in the equipment industry. Our company began in 1936 and remains family-run today. The third and fourth generations of the Peterson family maintain a strong legacy and passionately partner with clients to build a better future.

Our large family of companies includes dozens of locations throughout three states. When you work with us, you will have plenty of career success and advancement. We also enhance our employees' experiences by offering best-in-class benefits. Support yourself and your family with healthcare, retirement plans, life insurance, paid holidays, and more. We also offer training programs like ThinkBIG and Peterson University. Start your technician career or advance your skills with us.

 

Start Your Career With Peterson Cat

Do exciting and essential work that helps businesses run effectively. Meanwhile, you'll have the chance to grow your career and gain exceptional benefits. Explore technician career paths and other opportunities we offer online. Browse our current open positions.

 

Frequently Asked Questions About Career Paths

What types of equipment do earthmoving technicians work on?

Earthmoving technicians at Peterson Cat work primarily on Cat heavy equipment used in construction, forestry, and other earthmoving applications. Our technicians develop expertise across multiple machine types:

  • Excavators ranging from mini to large production models
  • Bulldozers and track-type tractors for grading operations
  • Wheel loaders, skid steers, and compact track loaders
  • Motor graders for precise surface finishing
  • Soil compactors, backhoe loaders, and articulated trucks
  • Specialty attachments for various earthmoving functions

What career advancement opportunities exist for earthmoving technicians?

Earthmoving technicians at Peterson Cat can advance through multiple career paths, including:

  • Progression from technician to lead technician or shop foreman
  • Specialization in high-demand systems like hydraulics or electronics
  • Advancement into service management or field operations leadership
  • Transition to technical training and development roles
  • Lateral moves into parts consulting or equipment sales positions

What are the primary responsibilities of a power field technician?

Power field technicians at Peterson Power Systems are responsible for installing, maintaining, testing, and repairing generator systems and power equipment at customer locations, ensuring reliable operation through preventive maintenance and emergency repair services.

What technical skills are required for power technicians?

The power technician role needs a strong foundational skillset that bridges electrical theory and mechanical knowledge. Successful candidates develop proficiency in:

  • Understanding of electrical systems and power distribution
  • Experience with diesel and natural gas engines
  • Familiarity with generator control systems and transfer switches
  • Diagnostic and troubleshooting expertise
  • Knowledge of electrical safety protocols and regulations

How does the power technician role differ from earthmoving technicians?

While earthmoving technicians work on mobile construction equipment with a focus on hydraulic and mechanical systems, power technicians specialize in stationary power generation equipment with emphasis on electrical systems, controls, and power distribution components.