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 Trucks is hiring a Non-Journey Body Shop Technician at our Eugene, OR location.

SUMMARY

The Technician – Non-Journey Body Shop will perform repairs on bodies and body parts of trucks, busses and other related vehicles according to repair manuals and industry standards, using hand tools and power tools.

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.

• Perform work as outlined on repair order with speed, quality and thoroughness.
• Advise Body Shop Supervisor or Manager if additional work is needed that is not on the estimate/repair order or if work outlined is not needed.
• Perform body and fender repairs on aluminum and steel cabs and perform fiberglass repairs on all makes and models.
• Perform welding, steel and aluminum, stick, wire feed, etc.
• Perform body and panel alignment.
• Prepare vehicle for painting process.
• Paint vehicles per paint manufacturer’s specifications, including priming and sealing.
• Secure needed parts from Parts Department in order to make necessary repairs by furnishing the proper vehicle information and repair order number. Use adequate, but not excessive, amounts of materials and supplies.
• Operate all equipment in body shop.
• Attend required technical schools and training sessions in order to increase and update professional knowledge when available.
• Maintain a safe working environment and observe all safety procedures, laws, policies and rules. Clean up work area and tools between job assignments.
• Communicate with internal and external customers in a manner that promotes a positive relationship.

• Operate company or personal vehicle as needed.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.  

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Report any missing or damaged tools to the Body Shop Manager.
• Ensure that the customer's vehicle is kept as clean as possible.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of one year of Body Shop experience directly related in repairs to chassis, minor electrical, fiber glass, welding aluminum and steel and painting processes preferred; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Ability to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and DOT medical card.

Peterson Trucks, 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.