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PetersonTruck Technician
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Salary$35 – $51/hr
LocationSan Leandro, CA
Work modeon-site
SeniorityMid
Experience3+ yrs
Company size1,001–5,000 people
PostedAug 26, 2025 · 1y ago
Verified live1d ago
May no longer be actively hiring
Posted by the company on Aug 26, 202551% of this company's open roles have been listed for 90+ days
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Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field
Minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in truck service
Equivalent combination of education and work experience
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
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
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
Work overtime as needed
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
Drug screen and background check is required
Benefits
Competitive wages
Generous benefits
Promotional opportunities
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 has a need for a Truck Technician at our San Leandro, CA location.
SUMMARY
This position performs service repair and maintenance activities primarily in the service shop and field for customer and/or sales and rental fleet equipment.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
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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
•
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
•
Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance
QUALIFICATIONS
Associates Degree from a fully accredited college or technical/vocational school in Diesel Technology or other closely related field; and a minimum of 3 years of directly related experience in truck service, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Benefits
The pay range for this position is: $35.00 - 51.12 (Starting wage will depend on experience and education). We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.
Legal
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.