Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic - Day Shift

Papé Jobs•Coburg, OR

1d•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. This role involves working on medium and heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks in the shop, ensuring repairs are done accurately and timely to maximize customer uptime. The technician will be responsible for analyzing and diagnosing truck malfunctions or system failures, repairing or rebuilding various truck components, and performing maintenance to ensure reliability and extend vehicle life. The position requires technical expertise, critical thinking under pressure, sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to meet high standards of safety and quality.

Requirements

3 or more years of experience working on all makes and models of medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks.
Experience with 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
Cummins and MX software experience

Responsibilities

Work on medium and heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks in the shop.
Ensure repairs are done accurately and timely.
Support customers and maximize their uptime.
Get sidelined trucks back in service quickly and correctly.
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.