Power Shop Technician
Do you have extensive experience maintaining and repairing diesel engines? Would you enjoy the daily challenge of working on the most advanced power system equipment in the industry?
If so, a career as a power technician could be the perfect choice. Peterson Cat, a leading Cat® dealer in the Western U.S., has openings for skilled power technicians throughout California, Oregon, and southwest Washington. (Field power technician positions are also available.)
What Does a Power Shop Technician Do?
As a Cat power systems technician with Peterson Cat, you will work in our fully equipped power shop servicing Cat engines, power generation equipment, and related accessories:
- Preparation, setup, installation, and startup of marine generators, engines, and related machinery and equipment manufactured by Caterpillar, a widely recognized industry leader.
- Repairing, rebuilding, or replacing marine, industrial, and EPG engines and additional components from Caterpillar and other top brands.
- Servicing Level 1 and Level 2 generator systems.
- Performing equipment inspections as needed.
- Supporting the efforts of electric power technicians in the field as needed.
What Does It Take to Be a Peterson Cat Equipment Repair Technician?
To qualify for the power shop technician role at Peterson Cat, you should have an associate degree in diesel technology or a closely related field of study from an accredited academic or technical/vocational institution. Successful applicants also have at least five years of engine service or power generation work experience. We will also consider an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Why Consider This Position?
As a power system technician, you will have the immense satisfaction of being a hero to our valued customers who depend on your expert services to get their essential equipment engines back on the job and productive. You'll have more than a career — you'll also have a purpose.
We recognize that talented and exceptionally motivated individuals like you have high expectations. We acknowledge your outstanding skills and strong desire to succeed by providing generous wages, competitive fringe benefits, and exciting promotional opportunities with our power system technician jobs.
What Are the Advantages of Working With Peterson Cat?
At Peterson Cat, we're proud of our family-oriented work environment, which focuses on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. You'll be more than just an employee — you'll be a valued member of an organization that genuinely cares about your current and future success.
Recruiting and training the best people is critical for fulfilling our company's mission. We have high standards for a good reason: Our team represents Peterson Cat, our family, our brand, and our values.
Apply Today
Kick your career into high gear by becoming a Peterson Cat power shop technician. Take the next step and complete the online application today. You can also explore our heavy equipment mechanic jobs located throughout our operating territory.
Peterson Power Systems, 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 are required.
Power Field Technician
If you know how to repair a diesel engine and prefer a varied work environment, an exciting power field technician career could be the perfect fit. Peterson Cat, a leading provider of power systems and related accessories in the Western U.S., is looking to hire an experienced, well-qualified power generation specialist throughout California, Oregon, and southwest Washington.
The Role of a Power Field Technician
As a field technician with Peterson Cat, you will travel to our customers' facilities, jobsites, or other remote locations to repair power generation equipment and marine engines. Unlike an in-house shop position, this role requires extensive travel in an appropriately equipped company vehicle to respond to the customers' needs.
Examples of the many field technician responsibilities include:
- Installation and startup of Cat® generators and engines
- Repairing, rebuilding, and replacing engines and related system components in Cat and non-Cat equipment for EPG, industrial, and marine applications.
- Conducting Level 1 and Level 2 electrical service in accordance with National Fire Protection Association 110 standards.
- Assisting other field technicians as needed.
Power Generation Technician Qualifications
We expect the best from our equipment technicians to ensure we meet our customers' expectations. Our hiring criteria for this vital role include an associate degree in diesel technology or a similar field of study from a vocational school or an accredited university or college. We also require at least five years of relevant work experience. An equivalent combination of education and on-the-job experience is acceptable.
Benefits of a Power Technician Career
As a Peterson Cat power field technician, you'll experience the satisfaction of being a hero to customers who depend on generators and other equipment to get the job done. The work you do every day has a valuable purpose — helping businesses complete their projects on schedule.
We also recognize that our people are the backbone of our company and the key to our success. You will enjoy competitive wages and exceptional benefits and have access to exciting and challenging career opportunities as you continue to develop your skills.
Why Work With Peterson Cat?
Peterson Cat is a family-owned business that values winning, safety, growth, and professional development. You're more than just another employee — you will become an essential member of a team of committed professionals who do whatever it takes to meet our customers' expectations.
We also partner with our customers to build for the future. We're proud that our work has shaped the communities where we live, work, and play. No matter where you look, you'll find examples of our contributions.
Apply Today
Take the first step toward a rewarding and fulfilling career as a power field technician. Complete the online application form today.
Peterson Power Systems, 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 are required.
Earthmoving Field Technician
The ability to repair and maintain diesel engines is a coveted skill that is in high demand in today's work environment. If you have experience working with all types of earthmoving equipment, an exciting and challenging career opportunity awaits you at Peterson Cat.
We're currently seeking to hire earthmoving field technicians at multiple locations throughout the Western U.S. Use your skills, knowledge, and experience to provide a valuable service for our customers and make an excellent living in the process.
The Role of the Mobile Earthmoving Technician
As an on-site heavy equipment repair technician, you will travel to our customers' jobsites, facilities, or other remote locations to service equipment like bulldozers, excavators, skid steer loaders, motor graders, and backhoe loaders. While most of the work will involve Cat® equipment, you may also repair earthmoving products from other top manufacturers.
Examples of the daily job functions:
Analyze and diagnose equipment issues and determine the appropriate service procedure.
Write service reports to accurately list the diagnosis and the recommended services.
Repair, rebuild, and replace equipment engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic systems, and other vital components.
Adhere to the manufacturer's guidelines to ensure quality work.
Perform all assigned tasks in a timely and efficient manner.
About Field Technician Qualifications
We consider candidates for the earthmoving equipment field service position who have at least five years of relevant experience working with machine diagnostics, troubleshooting, and repairs, particularly with Cat products. We also prefer an associate degree in diesel technology or a related field. An equivalent combination of education and on-the-job experience can fulfill these requirements.
Why Become a Mobile Heavy Equipment Technician?
Our field technicians are heroes to our customers. A broken-down or malfunctioning machine is often a crisis for construction contractors and others who depend on their earthmoving equipment to get the job done. Your quick response and well-honed skills can save the day for these businesses.
A career with Peterson Cat can also be financially rewarding. You'll receive competitive pay, excellent fringe benefits, and numerous potential career advancement opportunities.
Reasons to Work With Peterson Cat
With a territory covering 100,000 square miles in California, Washington, and Oregon, Peterson Cat has an expansive footprint in the Western U.S. Despite our impressive size, we adhere to strong family values that extend to our team members. We've built our work environment on winning, safety, growth, and professional development.
You'll also be associated with a company that cares about the communities it proudly serves. After all, our equipment has helped build the roads, bridges, homes, and businesses that allow these cities to thrive and prosper.
Apply for the Earthmoving Field Technician Job Today
Experience all the advantages of an exciting and rewarding career with Peterson Cat. Check out the field service technician role and other jobs available at Peterson Cat and apply online today.
Peterson Cat 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 are required.
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