Senior Truck Technician – Swing Shift (Class 7/8)

Papé Group; Bakersfield, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay based on skills

Excellent benefits package

Paid holidays and vacation

Training and career growth

Job summary

Pape’ Kenworth is seeking an Experienced Truck Technician / Mechanic for the swing shift to service and repair medium and heavy-duty Class 7 & 8 trucks. You will diagnose, repair, and rebuild components, ensuring uptime for customers.

You will join a team with robust training, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of a family-owned dealer network. Applicants should have 2+ years of relevant experience and own tools.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in repairing medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks, engine repair, electrical troubleshooting, HVAC, and chassis work.
• Diesel tech degree accepted as alternative.
• Basic computer knowledge; Cummins MX software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair medium and heavy-duty Class 7/8 trucks to high standards.
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical and electrical issues; determine best solutions.
• Repair or rebuild major components such as engines, transmissions, axles, brakes, and electrical systems.
• Work with other technicians in a fully equipped shop to deliver top-quality work.
• Shift is Monday–Friday 3:30pm–midnight.

Skills

Truck repair

Electrical troubleshooting

HVAC systems

Chassis repair

Self-motivation

Assertiveness

Customer relations

Tool ownership

Education

Diesel tech degree

Tools

Cummins MX software

Job description

Pape’ Kenworth is seeking an Experienced Truck Technician / Mechanic for the swing shift to service and repair medium and heavy-duty Class 7 & 8 trucks. You will diagnose, repair, and rebuild components, ensuring uptime for customers.

You will join a team with robust training, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits as part of a family-owned dealer network. Applicants should have 2+ years of relevant experience and own tools.