Field Technician / Mechanic

Papé Jobs•Montesano, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Pape’ Machinery, Inc.’s Construction & Forestry Division is hiring a Field Technician / Mechanic in Montesano, Washington. The technician works on construction and forestry equipment at customer locations to keep equipment operating effectively and maximize uptime. This journeyman role involves traveling in a fully equipped Pape’ service vehicle, completing repairs, and interacting with customers. The company provides training, mentoring, and continued learning, and offers competitive compensation and benefits. Compensation is $37.92–$56.89 per hour, depending on experience. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test. Pape’ describes itself as a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members, and more than 85 years of experience.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience diagnosing and repairing all brands of construction equipment.
Basic computer knowledge.
Self-motivation and ability to work under little or no supervision.
Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
Class A driver’s license and a good driving record.
DOT medical certificate.
Must provide own tools.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Diagnose and repair construction and forestry equipment at customer locations.
Help ensure customer equipment runs effectively and maximize equipment uptime.
Travel throughout the service area in a Pape’ service vehicle.
Interact with customers and complete work to a high standard.

Benefits

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 in the first year, prorated for new hires based on start date.
One hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked.
Seven paid holidays each year.
Vacation time increases with seniority.
Training and mentoring, with continued learning opportunities.
Opportunities for advancement and promotion from within.