Field Technician - Lube Express

Peterson Tractor Company•Longview, WA

About The Position

Peterson Cat is hiring a Field Lube Technician for its Longview, Washington location. The technician performs preventive maintenance on heavy equipment and components in the field for customers in the heavy equipment industry, as well as light mechanical repairs and diagnostic work as needed. Duties include lubrication and fluid services, equipment inspections, troubleshooting, and maintaining a field lube truck and service supplies. The role also requires completing service and DOT paperwork, following safety and manufacturer procedures, attending scheduled training and meetings, and maintaining regular, punctual attendance.

Requirements

Associate degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or a closely related field, plus at least 3 years of directly related experience in preventive maintenance and heavy equipment service repair; alternatively, an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
Valid DOT medical card.
Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
Provide the tools required by the company tool list.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a heavy industrial environment.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe working environment and follow applicable safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
Communicate with internal and external customers in a way that promotes positive relationships.
Troubleshoot and repair heavy equipment and components in the field.
Perform preventive maintenance, including oil and filter changes, service greasing, and light mechanical work.
Perform lubrication services, check and fill fluid levels to original equipment manufacturer specifications, and refuel as requested when fuel is supplied by the customer.
Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures.
Inspect equipment for external signs of potential component failure.
Maintain the service readiness of the field lube truck, including customer-service fluid supplies.
Operate overhead cranes, hoists, power tools, and other shop equipment safely.
Complete service reports, lube reports, timecards, and other paperwork for work performed.
Provide required tools as designated by the company tool list.
Maintain an acceptable driving record and comply with DOT requirements, including keeping accurate logbooks, service-hour records, and other required records.
Attend scheduled training classes and profit center meetings.
Keep the service truck clean and in good repair, including the cab and truck bed.
Keep the service truck stocked with common parts needed to complete services.
Complete DOT and mileage reports.
Operate a company or personal vehicle as needed.
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.