Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Pape' Material Handling Inc; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Pape’ Rents, a premier equipment dealer in the West, seeks a Field Technician to service John Deere construction equipment at customer locations, ensuring peak performance and uptime.

The role offers growth through robust training programs, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of the Pape’ Team.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy diesel equipment (prefer John Deere).
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation and ability to work with little supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Driver’s license with good driving record; CDL preferred.
• Must provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Work on John Deere construction equipment at customer sites to maximize uptime.
• Operate in a fully loaded service vehicle and perform high-quality repairs.
• Interact with customers to ensure satisfaction and trust.

Skills

Heavy diesel equipment diagnostics

Basic computer knowledge

Self-motivation

Independent work

Customer communication

Tools

Personal tools

Job description

Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Do you love working on equipment and turning wrenches? Are you looking to grow your skills as a technician? Are you looking for not just another job, but a career? If so, we would love to hear from you!

PAPE’ RENTS – SEATTLE, WA

Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Pape’ Rents, a premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Field Technician 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 Technician, you will work on John Deere construction equipment at customer locations to ensure that their equipment is running in peak form and maximizing uptime. 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, preferably John Deere 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. CDL preferred.
• Must provide own tools.

Compensation:

$37.92-56.89/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.

Licenses & CertificationsRequired

• Driver License

Preferred

• Commercial Driver License

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