Journeyman Field Technician / Mechanic

Papé; Kent (WA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and growth-oriented company as a Journeyman Field Technician, where your skills as a mechanic will be valued and nurtured. In this role, you'll work on a variety of heavy diesel equipment, ensuring it operates efficiently while providing exceptional service to customers. With a strong commitment to employee development, this family-owned business offers competitive pay, outstanding benefits, and opportunities for advancement. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your contributions matter and where you can build a fulfilling career in the construction and forestry industry. If you're ready to take the next step in your mechanic career, this is the opportunity for you!

Benefits

401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life Insurance

Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Progressive Vacation Plans

Paid Holidays

Training and mentoring

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with heavy diesel equipment required.
• Must provide own tools and have a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair construction and forestry equipment at customer locations.
• Ensure equipment is running at peak performance and maximizing uptime.

Skills

Diagnosing heavy diesel equipment

Repairing heavy diesel equipment

Basic computer knowledge

Self-motivation

Communication skills

Customer relations skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Mechanic tools

Job description

PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION –
KENT, WA JOURNEYMAN 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 a Journeyman level Field Technician to join their team in Kent, WA.

At Pape’, you can count on us to invest heavily in your Technician career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As a Journeyman Field Technician, 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:

• 5 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. Class B CDL preferred.
• Must provide own tools.

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. Papé 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 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment: We have 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.

Qualifications Licenses & Certifications

Required: Driver License

Preferred: Commercial Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.