Field Technician / Mechanic

Papé Group; Virginia City (NV); On-site; USD 47,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) & Roth 401(k) with companymatch

Medical, Dental, Vision & Prescription

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Vacation & sick leave

Training & mentoring

Open-door culture

Job summary

Pape’ Machinery, Inc. – Construction & Forestry Division in Sparks, NV is seeking a Field Technician/Mechanic. The role involves diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment at customer sites, traveling in a fully equipped service vehicle, and delivering top-quality service to maximize uptime.

We offer robust training, competitive pay per hour, comprehensive benefits, and strong opportunities for growth within a family-owned, long-standing West Coast leader in equipment sales and service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment across brands.
• Basic computer knowledge for diagnostics and service reporting.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer-relations skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair heavy diesel equipment at customer locations.
• Travel in a fully equipped service vehicle to sites and perform high-quality workmanship.
• Ensure equipment uptime and peak performance through preventive maintenance and timely fixes.

Skills

Heavy diesel repair

Basic computer knowledge

Self-motivation

Independent work

Communication skills

Driver’s license

Customer relations

Tools

Own tools

Job description

PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION – SPARKS, NV

Field Technician / Mechanic

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? Pape’ Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking an experienced Field Technician to join their 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—all designed to support you and your family.

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

What You’ll Do

As our Field Technician / Mechanic, you will work on construction and forestry equipment at customer locations to ensure that their equipment is running in peak form and maximizing uptime. Being a journeyman, we will count on you when a tough job needs to get done. Every day, picture yourself traveling the area in a fully loaded Pape’ service vehicle, performing top-notch work on equipment, interacting with customers, and knowing that they can count on you to get the job done right.

What You Need

• 3 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing all brands of heavy diesel equipment.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation and
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record.
• Must provide own tools.

Compensation: $34.48-51.72/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), 0.01923 hours of sick leave for every hour 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.

Licenses & CertificationsRequired

• Driver License

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