Utility Worker

At Peterson we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years our peoples work has shaped the communities where we live where we raise our families and where we thrive. Petersons legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges back-up power at hospitals fire-fighting concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson you dont just have a career you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety winning growth and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson our family our brand and our values.

You have high expectations too.You are exceptionally motivated have outstanding skills and want your work to matter.Peterson offers competitive wages generous benefits and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business.Its time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Cat has the immediate need for a Utility Worker at The Dalles OR location.

The Utilityperson is responsible to clean machines organize equipment and components in yard and perform light maintenance to machines and components used in heavy equipment industry.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects managements definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign or reassign the functions to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Clean machines and components as needed to prepare equipment for delivery.
• Operate heavy equipment to and from Service Departments and display areas.
• Organize Store Front and parking lots with equipment and ensure the cleanliness of each area.
• Load / Unload heavy equipment and attachments from trucks.
• Maintain records and or bill of ladings.
• Complete service reports timecards and other related paperwork.
• Safely operate lift trucks overhead cranes hoists power tools and other shop equipment in a safe manner.
• Organize work tools for sales department.
• Keep yard and work areas clean and organized throughout day to ensure safe work environment.
• Attend scheduled training classes and profit center meetings as scheduled.
• Wear safety glasses steel-toed shoes company provided overalls and other related safety gear in all designated company and customer work areas.
• Maintain punctual regular and predictable attendance.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.

Based on location the following duties may or may not apply.

• Receive track and record machines and attachments in the yard for Inventory purposes.
• Tag and scan machines and attachments with iMetrix and verify machine and attachment serial numbers for DBS receiving.
• Perform shipping/receiving functions inspect cargo for damage and follow outlined shipping/receiving policies and procedures. Maintain records for bill of ladings.
• Code freight bills and forward for processing.

• Install attachments to machines as needed for sale or demonstration.
• Perform minor preventative maintenance services on rental fleet and other equipment and vehicles.
• Operate a motor vehicle to deliver parts to field technicians and to pick run various errands required by supervisor.

Based on Business Unit the following duties may or may not apply.

• Responsible for maintaining the overall cleanliness of multiple shops offices perimeter of building and shop aprons; empty trash cans dispose of used oil filters and garbage clean and refill mop buckets etc.
• Assist with shop cleanliness above what technicians are required to do.
• Maintain shop equipment clean in good working order and well maintained.
• Assist with moving disabled vehicles in and out of shop.
• Drive a company vehicle to pick up and deliver components to vendors and customers.
• Pickup and delivery of vehicles (depending upon type of license).
• Keep steam bay clean and organized.
• Perform monthly safety inspections in Main shop Body Shop and Warehouse.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school education or the equivalent; and a minimum of one year of experience as yard person or other utility worker position.
• Experience in the safe operation of heavy and other miscellaneous equipment preferred.
• Experience operating a steam cleaning machine preferred.
• Basic knowledge of mechanical work preferred but not required.

CERTIFICATES LICENSES REGISTRATIONS

• Lift truck certificate preferred.
• Valid drivers license and satisfactory driving record required.
• Ability to obtain Department of Transportation (DOT) medical card.

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