Utility Worker Jobs

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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!

Peterson Cat has a need for a Utility Worker at our Fortuna, CA location.
Summary
This position 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 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.

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

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE
High school education or the equivalent; and a minimum of 1 year of experience as Yard Person or other utility worker position. Experience in the safe operation of heavy and other miscellaneous equipment. Experience operating a steam cleaning machine preferred. Basic knowledge of mechanical work preferred but not required.
The pay for this position is: $18.97. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base pay.
Peterson Tractor Co. 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.