Advanced Truck Technician - Day Shift
Pape’ Kenworth, a premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is seeking an Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic to join our team in Klamath Falls, OR. We invest in your growth through robust training programs and continuous support, offering competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance.
About the role
As our Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic, you’ll lead in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining medium and heavy Class 7 & 8 trucks. You will mentor other technicians, uphold high standards of safety and quality, and ensure repairs are completed with precision and efficiency. Your work will focus on complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions, including engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems. You’ll maximize uptime for customers, ensuring trucks are repaired correctly the first time.
Responsibilities
- Diagnose and repair complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions in medium and heavy-duty Class 7 & 8 trucks.
- Execute repairs or rebuilds on major systems, including engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical, and air systems.
- Lead by example in upholding safety, quality, and professionalism.
- Mentor and serve as a technical resource for other technicians in the shop.
- Ensure repairs are completed efficiently and correctly to maximize customer uptime.
Requirements
- 5 or more years of experience working on all makes and models of medium and heavy-duty Class 7/8 trucks, including engine repair, electronic troubleshooting, HVAC systems, and chassis repair.
- Kenworth Essentials certifications preferred.
- Basic computer knowledge; Cummins and MX software experience preferred.
- Self-motivation and ability to work with little or no supervision.
- Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
- Must provide own tools.
Schedule
Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
Pay
$40.90–$45.45 per hour, depending on experience.
Benefits
- 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, and Paid Holidays (80 hours of vacation in the first year, prorated for new hires; 40 hours of sick leave; 7 paid holidays annually).
- Advancement opportunities with a focus on promoting from within.
- Stability and reputation as a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations and 85+ years of experience.
- Access to the largest equipment and parts inventory in the West.
- Open-door policy where your voice is heard and opinions matter.
- Training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued skill development.
The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and requires candidates to pass a pre-employment drug test.