Rental Technician / Mechanic

Papé Jobs•Portland, OR

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Pape’ Machinery, Inc.’s Construction & Forestry Division is seeking a Rental Shop Technician in Portland, Oregon. The technician diagnoses, troubleshoots, maintains, and repairs John Deere rental equipment and allied products in the shop, helping keep the rental fleet ready for customers. The role also supports daily rental operations by checking equipment in and out, fueling, steam cleaning, and preparing machines for their next rental. The technician helps maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard, including equipment and attachment inventory and the facility exterior, and helps ensure employees, vendors, and customers follow established safety procedures. Pape’ offers competitive compensation, benefits, training, and opportunities for advancement. Candidates must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Experience diagnosing, maintaining, and repairing various makes and models of heavy equipment.
Strong mechanical troubleshooting and repair skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Self-motivated, assertive, and proactive approach to completing tasks.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Commitment to maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment.
Must have your own tools.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

Diagnose, troubleshoot, maintain, and repair John Deere rental equipment and allied products in the shop.
Check rental equipment in and out.
Fuel, steam clean, and prepare machines for their next rental.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized yard, including equipment and attachment inventory and the facility exterior.
Help ensure employees, vendors, and customers follow established safety procedures while conducting business in the yard.

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 (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, and paid holidays: 80 hours of vacation (prorated in the first year based on start date), 40 hours of sick leave, and 7 paid holidays each year; vacation time increases with seniority.
Advancement opportunities, with a focus on promoting from within.
Training and mentoring, with continued learning to grow skills.
Open-door policy where employee voices and opinions matter.