Shop Lead

Papé Machinery, Inc.; Mount Vernon (IL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Medical/Dental/Vision

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays

Training programs

Job summary

Pape’ Machinery, Inc. – Construction & Forestry in Mt. Vernon, WA is seeking a Shop Lead to oversee the service team and keep repairs safe, accurate, and timely.

You will lead the shop, work on construction and forestry equipment when needed, and act as the primary contact for repair challenges while guiding quality checks. Join a stable, family-owned dealer with strong benefits and career growth, including paid training, retirement plans, and generous vacation.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a supervisor role on heavy equipment.
• 3+ years working on heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of computer diagnostics.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead service shop and supervise work ensuring safety and quality.
• Work on construction and forestry equipment as needed.
• Serve as primary contact for repair challenges and perform QC checks.
• Maintain check-in/check-out forms and coordinate with Customer Service Advisors.

Skills

Supervisor experience

Heavy equipment experience

Diagnostics knowledge

Customer service

Job description

PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY –

MT. VERNON, WA

SHOP LEAD:

Are you a leader that enjoys challenges? Do you love working on equipment and turning wrenches? Are you looking to grow your career? Pape Machinery, the premier heavy equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Shop Lead to oversee their service 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—all designed to support you and your family.

Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ Team!

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

As our Shop Lead, you will lead the service shop and ensure that all service work is completed in a safe, accurate, and timely manner. As the lead, you will also work on construction and forestry equipment as needed and serve as the primary contact when repair challenges arise as well as perform quality control checks on all equipment leaving the shop and completing check in/ check out forms on all machinery and providing Customer Service Advisors with customer check information.

Every day, picture yourself supporting and mentoring a team of shop technicians, working in a shop that has all the equipment and resources you need to perform top-notch work, and knowing that customers can count on you and your crew to get the job done right.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 3 or more years of experience in a supervisor role preferred.
• 3 or more years of experience working on heavy equipment
• Knowledge of computer diagnostics.
• Excellent customer service skills.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilitie

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