Field Technician Lube Express

About the role

Peterson Cat has an immediate need for a Field Lube Technician based out of the Hillsboro, OR location. In this role you will perform preventative maintenance, light mechanical repairs, and diagnostic work on heavy equipment in the field, ensuring safety, customer satisfaction, and equipment readiness while contributing to Peterson’s mission of building the future with purpose‑driven work.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Troubleshoot and perform repairs on heavy equipment and components in the field.
• Perform preventative maintenance on heavy equipment including changing oil and filters, service greasing, and light mechanical work.
• Perform lubrication services including checking and filling fluid levels to O.E.M. specifications and refueling as requested and supplied by customer.
• Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures.
• Inspect equipment for external signs of potential component failure.
• Maintain service readiness of field lube truck including customer service fluid supplies.
• Operate overhead cranes, hoists, power tools and other shop equipment in a safe manner.
• Complete service reports, lube reports, timecards, and other related paperwork for all work performed.
• Provide required tools as designated by company tool list.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, adhering to all DOT requirements including keeping accurate logbooks, service hours and other records as required.
• Attend all training classes and profit center meetings as scheduled.
• Keep service truck clean and in good repair including inside of cab and back of truck.
• Keep service truck stocked with common parts needed to complete services.
• Complete DOT and mileage reports.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in preventative maintenance and service repair of heavy equipment, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Class B Commercial Driver’s License.
• Valid DOT medical card.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.
• Ability to perform each essential duty safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values; reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.

Pay

Competitive wages.

Benefits

Generous benefits and promotional opportunities at a family‑owned and operated business.