Journeyman Field Technician / Mechanic

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the capital equipment sector is seeking a Journeyman Field Technician in Kent, WA. This role involves diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment while providing excellent customer service. The company offers competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Sick leave accrual

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment.

Responsibilities

• Work on construction and forestry equipment at customer locations.
• Perform high-quality work on equipment and interact with customers.

Skills

Self-motivation

Excellent communication

Customer relations

Basic computer knowledge

Tools

Own tools

Job description

Job Description PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION –
KENT, WA

JOURNEYMAN FIELD TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC:

Do you love working on equipment and turning wrenches? Are you looking to grow your skills as a mechanic? Are you seeking a career rather than just a job? Pape’ Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Journeyman level Field Technician to join their team in Kent, WA.

At Pape’, we invest heavily in your technician career through training, resources, and support. We aim to help you grow your skill set and experience, while providing excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Journeyman Field Technician, you will work on construction and forestry equipment at customer locations to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime. Being a journeyman, you will be relied upon for challenging tasks. Each day, you will travel in a fully equipped Pape’ service vehicle, perform high-quality work on equipment, interact with customers, and ensure they can count on you to get the job done right.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 5 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing all brands of heavy diesel equipment.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record; Class B CDL preferred.
• Must provide own tools.

Compensation: $37.92-56.89/hr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on skills, training, and experience.
• Outstanding benefits including 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company match, medical, dental, vision, prescription insurance, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee assistance program, online and instructor-led training, and tuition reimbursement.
• Progressive vacation plans, sick leave, and paid holidays—80 hours of vacation (prorated in the first year), sick leave accrual, and 7 paid holidays annually. Vacation tiers increase with seniority.
• Opportunities for advancement—Pape’ promotes from within and supports career growth.
• Stability and reputation—family-owned, with over 160 locations, 4,500+ team members, and over 85 years of experience.
• Extensive equipment and parts inventory.
• Open-door policy for employee input and impact.
• Comprehensive training and mentoring to develop skills and support ongoing learning.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and requires candidates to pass a pre-employment drug test.