Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic - Day Shift

Papé Group

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Pape’ Kenworth, a premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic to join their team. At Pape’, they invest in growth, offering robust training programs, continuous support, competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance. As a Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic, the role involves working on medium and heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks in the shop, ensuring accurate and timely repairs to maximize customer uptime. This position requires technical expertise and critical thinking to analyze and diagnose truck malfunctions or system failures, then determine the best course of action for repair or rebuilding various systems like cabs, steering, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical, or air systems. Beyond repair, the role also includes maintaining and servicing trucks to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, and extend the life of each vehicle, demanding hands-on mechanical ability, sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and adherence to high safety and quality standards. The company provides a supportive shop environment with resources for top-notch work on heavy trucks.

Requirements

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
Self-motivation and assertiveness
Ability to work under little or no supervision
Excellent communication and customer relations skills
Must provide own tools

Nice To Haves

Kenworth Essentials certifications preferred
Cummins and MX software experience preferred

Responsibilities

Work on medium and heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks in the shop
Ensure repairs are done accurately and timely
Analyze and diagnose truck malfunctions or system failures
Determine the best course of action to return the truck to peak performance
Repair or rebuild cabs, steering systems, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, or air systems
Maintain and service trucks to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, and extend the life of each vehicle
Deliver work that meets the highest standards of safety and quality

Benefits

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 (Members receive 80 hours of vacation, first year is prorated for new hires based on start date, tiers based on seniority)
Sick Leave (40 hours)
7 Paid Holidays each year
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, known for their stability, honesty and integrity)
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 and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills