Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic - Monday - Friday Nights

Papé Group•French Camp, CA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Pape’ Kenworth is seeking an Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic to diagnose, repair, and maintain medium and heavy-duty Class 7 and 8 trucks. The role requires strong mechanical knowledge, sound judgment, and a commitment to safety, quality, and professionalism. The technician completes accurate, efficient, lasting repairs; analyzes complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions; determines appropriate repair strategies; and repairs or rebuilds major systems, including engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems. The technician also mentors and serves as a technical resource for other shop technicians, helping maximize customer uptime and return trucks to service safely and correctly. The position is based at Pape’ Kenworth in French Camp, California, and works Monday through Friday from 1:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Requirements

At least 5 years of experience working on all makes and models of medium and heavy-duty Class 7 and 8 trucks, including engine repair, electronic troubleshooting, HVAC systems, and chassis repair.
Basic computer knowledge.
Self-motivation and assertiveness.
Ability to work under little or no supervision.
Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
Must provide own tools.
Successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Nice To Haves

Kenworth Essentials certifications preferred.
Cummins and MX software experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, repair, and maintain medium and heavy-duty Class 7 and 8 trucks.
Analyze complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions and determine appropriate repair strategies.
Repair or rebuild engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems.
Complete truck repairs with precision, efficiency, and lasting quality while upholding safety and professional standards.
Mentor and serve as a technical resource for other technicians in the shop.
Support customers by maximizing truck uptime and returning trucks to service safely and correctly.

Benefits

Competitive pay based on skills, training, and experience.
401(k) and Roth 401(k) retirement plans with company match.
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription insurance.
Flexible Spending Accounts.
Life insurance.
Short- and long-term disability insurance.
Employee Assistance Program.
Online and instructor-led training.
Tuition reimbursement for training programs.
Vacation plans, sick leave, and paid holidays: 80 hours of vacation (prorated for first-year hires based on start date), 40 hours of sick leave, and 7 paid holidays annually; vacation tiers increase with seniority.
Advancement opportunities, with a focus on promoting from within.
Training and mentoring, with continued learning opportunities.