Mobile Truck Technician / Mechanic

Papé Group; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Prescription coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Papé Truck Leasing – San Leandro, CA is seeking a Mobile Truck Technician / Mechanic to work in the field at customer sites on medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks. You will diagnose, repair, and service vehicles to maximize uptime and safety.

This role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to work with minimal supervision, and excellent customer relations. Compensation is competitive with strong benefits and a focus on work-life balance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years on medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks including engine repair, electrical, HVAC, and chassis.
• Must provide own tools and possess a good driving record; Class A CDL preferred.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills; self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair medium/heavy-duty trucks at customer sites and maximize uptime.
• Analyze malfunctions and determine best course of action to return trucks to peak performance.
• Perform preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and extend vehicle life.
• Maintain safety and quality standards on every job.

Skills

Truck maintenance experience

Customer relations

Tools in hand

Tools

Kenworth Essentials certifications

Job description

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’ Truck Leasing, a premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Mobile Truck Technician / Mechanic 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 Mobile Truck Technician / Mechanic, you will work in the field at customer locations on medium and heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks, ensuring repairs are done accurately and timely. All your hard work is geared toward supporting our customers and maximizing their uptime. When a truck is sidelined, you will be a primary member trusted to get it back in service quickly and correctly the first time.

This role demands both technical expertise and the ability to think critically under pressure. You will be responsible for analyzing and diagnosing truck malfunctions or system failures, then determining the best course of action to return the truck to peak performance. That may mean repairing or rebuilding cabs, steering systems, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, or air systems.

Beyond repair work, you will also be expected to maintain and service trucks to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, and extend the life of each vehicle. The role requires not just hands-on mechanical ability but also sound judgment, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver work that meets the highest standards of safety and quality.

Every day, picture your career thriving as you take pride in delivering exceptional work in the field, keeping heavy trucks running strong, and customers confident that the job will be done right.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 3 or more years of experience working on all makes and models of medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks, including engine repair, electronic trouble-shooting, HVAC systems, and chassis repair.
• Basic computer knowledge. Cummins and MX software experience preferred.
• Self-motivation and assertiveness.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Must provide own tools.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record. Class A CDL preferred.

PAPE’ TRUCK LEASING – SAN LEANDRO, CA

MOBILE TRUCK 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’ Truck Leasing, a premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Mobile Truck Technician / Mechanic 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 Mobile Truck Technician / Mechanic, you will work in the field at customer locations on medium and heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks, ensuring repairs are done accurately and timely. All your hard work is geared toward supporting our customers and maximizing their uptime. When a truck is sidelined, you will be a primary member trusted to get it back in service quickly and correctly the first time.

This role demands both technical expertise and the ability to think critically under pressure. You will be responsible for analyzing and diagnosing truck malfunctions or system failures, then determining the best course of action to return the truck to peak performance. That may mean repairing or rebuilding cabs, steering systems, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, or air systems.

Beyond repair work, you will also be expected to maintain and service trucks to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, and extend the life of each vehicle. The role requires not just hands-on mechanical ability but also sound judgment, a strong attention to detail, and the ability to deliver work that meets the highest standards of safety and quality.

Every day, picture your career thriving as you take pride in delivering exceptional work in the field, keeping heavy trucks running strong, and customers confident that the job will be done right.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 3 or more years of experience working on all makes and models of medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks, including engine repair, electronic trouble-shooting, HVAC systems, and chassis repair.
• Kenworth Essentials certifications preferred.
• Basic computer knowledge. Cummins and MX software experience preferred.
• Self-motivation and assertiveness.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Must provide own tools.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record. Class A CDL preferred.

Compensation:

$42.75-48.50/hr (Depends 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), 40 hours of Sick Leave, 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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