What are the responsibilities and job description for the Onsite Truck Technician position at Pape' Kenworth?
PAPE’ KENWORTH – TUMWATER, WA
ONSITE TRUCK TECHNICIAN:
Do you love working on equipment and turning wrenches? Are you looking to grow your skills as a mechanic? Are you looking for not just another job, but a career? As the premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the west, Pape’ Kenworth is seeking truck technicians for their team.
At Pape’, you can count on us to invest heavily in your Technician career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
As our Onsite Truck Technician, you will perform repairs and maintenance on heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks at our customers’ shops ensure their trucks are running in peak form and maximizing their uptime.
Daily responsibilities will include diagnosing and repairing check engine lights on Paccar, Cummins and Cat engines, ABS, electrical problems, clutch, and drivetrain issues on trucks and trailers. You will also perform preventative maintenance on trucks, trailers and APU’s.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Must have 5 plus years of bumper-to-bumper experience repairing class 7 & 8 vehicles and be experienced and efficient in electronic troubleshooting, A/C, electrical, and major engine repairs.
- Excellent communication and customer relations skills
- Experience with 2007 CAT, Cummins, and Paccar MX engines, and prior dealership experience is preferred.
- A valid driver’s license with a good driving record
- Must have own tools.
WHAT YOU GET:
At Pape’ Kenworth, you have an opportunity to work with a best-in-class team that thrives on teamwork to provide a great experience for our internal members and customers. Not to mention, Pape’ Kenworth offers factory training, and a $1,000/year tool and boot reimbursement program for technicians!
Compensation: $32-40/hr (Depending on Experience)
Why work for Pape’:
- 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, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
- 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 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
- Equipment – We have the 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 – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.
The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Driver License
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
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