Heavy Equipment Shop Technician / Mechanic

Papé Group; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 4,519,000 - 6,815,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Excellent benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation

Tuition assistance

Training programs

Promotions from within

Job summary

Pape’ Machinery, Inc. – Construction & Forestry Division in Kent, WA is seeking a Heavy Equipment Shop Technician/Mechanic. You will diagnose and repair construction and forestry equipment in a fully equipped shop to maximize uptime and customer satisfaction.

Join a team that values growth, offers robust training, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits, with opportunities for advancement within a stable, family‑owned company.

Qualifications

• 3 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
• Team-oriented attitude with ability to work without direct supervision.
• Ability to complete a technical diagnostic and repair training program; provide own tools.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair construction and forestry equipment in the shop to maximize uptime.
• Diagnose issues accurately and perform repairs using required tools and equipment.
• Collaborate with technicians and support teams to ensure timely, high-quality work.

Skills

Heavy equipment diagnosis

Team player

Technical diagnostics

Job description

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

KENT, WA

Heavy Equipment Shop 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 Shop Technicians to join their team in Kent.

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

KENT, WA

Heavy Equipment Shop 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 Shop Technicians to join their team in Kent.

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 a Shop Technician, you will work on construction and forestry equipment in the shop ensuring equipment repairs are done accurately and timely, all in an effort to support our customers and maximize their uptime. Every day, picture yourself working alongside other trained Technicians in a shop that has all the support and resources you need to perform top-notch work on equipment.

What You Need

• 3 or more years of experience in diagnosing and repairing all makes and models of new and used heavy equipment.
• A team-oriented personality, with the focus and drive to work without direct supervision.
• The discipline and skill to complete a technical diagnostic and repair training program.
• Must provide own tools.

Compensation: $32.98-49.47/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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