Work at Petersen Industries - Current Job Openings
Current Opportunities:
- National Key Accounts Sales Repersentative
- Field Quality/NDT Inspector
- Part-Time Driver
- Welder
- Installer
National Key Accounts Sales Representative
Job description:
Petersen Industries, Inc. manufactures equipment for the solid waste, arboricultural, and aggregate markets. Petersen’s Lightning Loader® grapple truck is used by over 1,000 cities and counties nationwide, and by most major waste companies. Petersen Industries, Inc. offers benefits that include six (6) paid Holidays, paid vacation, 401K contribution and company match, ACA compliant medical insurance, voluntary dental/vision/short-term and long-term disability insurance, and company paid employee life insurance. Petersen Industries, Inc. is a drug-free work place and all applicants considered for this position will be required to pass a mandatory drug screen.
Requirements for Consideration:
- Extensive Travel (50% or more)
- Excellent Customer relationship skills and able to effectively communicate in both blue and white collar environments.
- Able to adapt to schedule changes on short notice
- Have or able to acquire a Class-B CDL
- Able to drive and operate heavy equipment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Suite Products, specifically, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word
- 4-Year College Degree, preferably in Business
- Minimum 2 years working experience
Job Duties:
- Responsible for prospecting, researching, securing meetings, presentation preparation, presenting, closing and contracting with new customers
- Manage and develop dealer network in Area of Operation
- Oversee daily business activity using established processes including but not limited to: inside and outside sales activity, new product proposals, equipment demonstration, developing specifications with customers and chassis manufacturers: quoting, purchase order processing, and transition to production
- Generate Expense/Travel reports
Essential Functions:
- Represents the company for the sales in defined sales territory.
- Provide information regarding target markets to evaluate opportunities and threats in those markets/applications.
- Develop strategies to expand sales within the targeted sales territories
- Collaborate with internal resources to help determine best solutions for potential customers.
- Brief management team on status of customers, quoting, and opportunities for growth.
- Works to create a partnership with customer’s business.
Sales Strategy, Planning, and Execution:
- Develop and implement strategies for increasing sales, while maintaining a qualified pipeline
- Develop quarterly and annual revenue forecasts
- Develop new customers to diversify customer base and grow revenue
- Grow sales and margin among existing customer base
- Maintain up-to-date, accurate, and informative call information, opportunity pipeline, and contacts in a CRM platform
- Provide quotes to customers and follow through to receiving a signed purchase order
Other:
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and/or activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Petersen Industries is committed to providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination to all applicants and employees according to all applicable laws. In keeping with this commitment, Petersen Industries will recruit, hire, train and promote into all job levels the most qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, age, citizenship status or veteran status. This policy applies to all personnel actions, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, classification/compensation, benefits, promotions, transfers, layoffs, reinstatement, and educational programs. Petersen Industries requires reporting of all incidents of discrimination or harassment. It is the policy of Petersen Industries, Inc. to investigate such reports. Petersen Industries prohibits retaliation against any individual who reports discrimination or harassment or participates in an investigation of such reports.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
- Class B CDL license or able to obtain
Field Quality/NDT Inspector
Job Purpose:
The Field Quality/NDT Inspector is responsible for conducting thorough field inspections of grapple boom trucks and components to ensure they meet safety standards and operational requirements. This position requires a keen eye for detail, strong technical knowledge, and the ability to work safely without supervision. This is a 90% travel position requiring extensive travel throughout the United States and may at times include travel outside the United States.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Inspections:
- Conduct comprehensive inspections of grapple boom truck components
- Visual inspection of the equipment, welds, and components for damage or wear
- UT inspection of critical load bearing components
- Writing clear and concise inspection reports
- Customer Interface:
- Coordinate with customer for inspection space and schedule.
- Provide customer with Documented maintenance needs or repairs advised.
- Function as a subject matter expert providing information and guidance to customers regards operation and maintenance of Petersen loaders.
- Be professional and courteous at all times as a representative of Petersen Industries.
- Reporting and Documentation:
- Maintain accurate and detailed inspection reports
- Complete required paperwork and logs
- Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to all safety regulations and company policies
- Promote a safety-first culture among team members and customers
- Problem-Solving:
- Identify and implement solutions to improve efficiency and safety
- Communication Skills:
- Effective communication skills, both written and verbal English (bilingual Spanish is preferred)
- Attention to Detail:
- Meticulous attention to detail and the ability to identify potential hazards
Qualifications:
Experience:
- Mechanical and/or fabrication experience – min 2 years
- Technical Skills: Strong mechanical and electrical aptitude required
- Certifications:
- Valid driver's license with a clean driving record;
- relevant certifications (e.g., CDL, ASNT NDT LVL II) preferred Professional Certification
Working Conditions:
This is a 90% travel position requiring extensive travel throughout the United States and may at times include travel outside the United States
Physical requirements:
- Ability to lift heavy objects, work in various weather conditions, and climb ladders
Compensation:
Competitive compensation package
- Annual salary range starting at $60,000
- Comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans)
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement
- Paid travel, lodging, and per-diem
Part Time Driver
Job Purpose:
- This position is part-time and as needed for transporting Petersen Industries Loaders across the country
- Note: this position does not offer employee benefits.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Short-haul new truck deliveries in and around Florida
- Long-haul new truck deliveries across the United States
- Complete expense reports for any travel costs
Qualifications:
- Class B CDL - minimum
Working Conditions:
- Occasional overnight trips
Physical requirements:
- D.O.T. regulated
Installer
Job Purpose:
- This position is for Installing
Welder
Job Purpose:
- This position is for Welding
