Peterson Trucks has a need for a Truck Technician Trainee at our Portland, OR location.
SUMMARY
The Truck Technician Trainee performs service repair and maintenance activities primarily in the service shop and field for customer and/or sales and rental fleet equipment, with the assistance of an experienced Truck Technician.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
Perform the following service operations under close supervision from an experienced Technician:
Analyze and diagnose equipment malfunctions
Pre-delivery setup and installation on all makes and models of truck engines and related products
Repair, replace or rebuild engines and related systems and components
Test drive vehicles after repair to verify equipment is in proper working order
Write service reports that accurately document activities
Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner
Perform assigned tasks in a timely, accurate, and efficient manner
Follow manufacturer and company service guidelines and procedures to ensure quality work and to preserve and document component failure information for accurate failure analysis
Work overtime as needed
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 2 years of related experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
