Field Technician

Papé Group; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Vacation and holidays

Training and advancement

Job summary

Ditch Witch West is seeking a Field Mechanic to diagnose, service, and repair heavy trucks and construction equipment across the region. The role requires travel to customer sites and working independently to keep equipment productive and downtime to a minimum.

You will troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain systems, perform repairs, and may weld or fabricate as needed. Excellent customer communication is essential for on-site service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years diagnosing and repairing heavy construction equipment.
• 2 years electrical and hydraulic diagnostic and repair preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills.
• Driver’s license with good driving record. CDL preferred.
• Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer locations and active jobsites to diagnose, service, and repair heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain issues and perform repairs.
• Repair or rebuild engines, transmissions, drive systems, hydraulic pumps and motors, valves, electrical systems, steering components.
• Welding and fabrication work may be required.
• Operate in a service vehicle and interact with customers to keep equipment moving.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Electrical diagnostics

Hydraulic diagnostics

Basic computer skills

Self-motivation

Independent work

Customer communication

Driver's license

CDL preferred

Tools required

Job description

Do you love working on equipment and turning wrenches? Are you looking to grow your skills as a mechanic? Are you looking for not just another job, but a career? If so, we would love to hear from you! Ditch Witch West, a premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Field Mechanic to join our team.

At Pape’, we invest in your growth. From robust training programs to continuous support, we equip our team members with the tools to succeed. In return for your hard work, we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance designed to support you and your family.

Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ Team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As our Field Mechanic, you’ll be the person our customers count on when their equipment needs to get back to work. You will travel to customer locations and active jobsites throughout the area to diagnose, service, and repair heavy trucks, heavy trenching equipment, directional drills, and other heavy construction equipment. Your work will play a critical role in keeping our customers productive, minimizing downtime, and ensuring their equipment is operating at peak performance.

Each day, you’ll troubleshoot complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and powertrain issues and perform the repairs necessary to get equipment back up and running. You may repair or rebuild engines, transmissions, drive systems, hydraulic pumps and motors, valves, electrical systems, steering components, and other major equipment systems. Welding and fabrication work may also be required at times.

Picture yourself traveling throughout the area in a fully equipped Ditch Witch West service vehicle, tackling challenging repairs on large, specialized equipment right where our customers need you. You’ll work independently, solve problems in the field, interact directly with customers, and have the satisfaction of knowing they can count on you to keep their equipment moving.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 3 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy construction equipment.
• 2 years electrical and hydraulic diagnostic and repair preferred
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record. CDL preferred.
• Must provide own tools.

Compensation

$33-50/hr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including –401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
• Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape’ vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement– Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
• Stability and reputation— Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment– Pape’ has the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory.
• Employee impact– Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training– You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

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

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