It’s your time, make it matter.

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. Peterson’s 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 don’t 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. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description

Peterson Power Systems has need for an experienced Commercial Engine Shop Technician Trainee based at our San Leandro, CA location.

SUMMARY

This position performs repairs and maintenance on engines and related systems under supervision from an experienced Technician.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The following reflects management’s 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.

• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies, and rules.
• Work in a manner consistent with Contamination Control Guidelines.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.
• Work overtime as needed within labor law guidelines.
• Be on call to respond to customer service needs during the evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Perform inspection on equipment as needed. 
• Attend scheduled technical training, and safety training.  This training may be in person or online (virtual).
• Under supervision of an experienced Technician, perform the following service operations:
  • Repairs and maintain all makes and models of marine, industrial, and EPG engines and related systems.
  • Perform pre-delivery inspections of engine products.
  • Prep/modify sold engine products before delivery to customer.
  • On occasion, assist field technicians making repairs at customer locations.
  • Operate and maintain engine dyno.
  • Provide back-up to Electric Power Shop technicians, as required.
  • Write service reports that accurately document activities.
  • Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and timecards in an accurate and timely manner to enable other employees to do their job in a timely manner.
• Solicit information regarding opportunities for generator system sales and service and pass information to generator systems sales staff and engine PSSR in a timely manner.
• Perform work and conduct yourself in a matter that is consistent with company goals, mission statement, and core values.
• 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.
• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson’s core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must maintain a tool inventory sufficient to perform assigned tasks.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 1 year of directly related experience, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required
• Completion of a certified electrical safety course required
• Ability to obtain lift truck operator certificate required
• Ability to obtain DOT Medical Card highly preferred

The pay for this position is: $44.48. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

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 is required.