Heavy-Duty Truck Technician - Day Shift, Growth

Papé Group; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 47,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Training opportunities

Work-life balance and stability

Job summary

Pape’ Kenworth in Portland, OR, is seeking an Experienced Truck Technician / Mechanic for the day shift to diagnose and repair medium and heavy‑duty Class 7/8 trucks. You will work to keep customers on the road with high-quality repairs and efficient service.

Join a team that emphasizes growth, training, and competitive pay. This role offers a stable schedule Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday, with a strong benefits package and a focus on work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience on medium and heavy‑duty Class 7/8 trucks.
• Diesel tech degree acceptable; strong mechanical aptitude.
• Basic computer knowledge; Cummins MX software experience preferred.
• Strong communication and customer relations skills.
• Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues on trucks.
• Repair or rebuild major components such as engines, transmissions, and brakes.
• Maintain uptime for customers by keeping trucks running smoothly.
• Collaborate with fellow technicians in a fully equipped shop.

Skills

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Customer relations

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Diesel tech degree

Tools

Cummins MX software

Own tools

Job description

Pape’ Kenworth in Portland, OR, is seeking an Experienced Truck Technician / Mechanic for the day shift to diagnose and repair medium and heavy‑duty Class 7/8 trucks. You will work to keep customers on the road with high-quality repairs and efficient service.

Join a team that emphasizes growth, training, and competitive pay. This role offers a stable schedule Monday–Friday or Tuesday–Saturday, with a strong benefits package and a focus on work‑life balance.