Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic

Do you love turning wrenches? Do you thrive on tackling complex diagnostics and leading others toward excellence? Are you ready to join a team where your expertise and leadership truly make a difference? 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. We invest in your growth with 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 uphold the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism while mentoring other technicians. Your role involves analyzing complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions, determining repair strategies, and executing repairs or rebuilds on major systems including engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems. You’ll maximize uptime for customers by ensuring repairs are completed quickly, safely, and correctly the first time.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair medium and heavy-duty Class 7 & 8 trucks, including engine repair, electronic troubleshooting, HVAC systems, and chassis repair.
• Analyze complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions and determine the best repair strategy.
• Execute repairs or rebuilds on major systems such as engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems.
• Mentor and serve as a technical resource for other technicians in the shop.
• Maintain precision, efficiency, and lasting quality in every repair task.
• Maximize customer uptime by ensuring trucks are repaired quickly, safely, and correctly the first time.

Requirements

• 5 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 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 under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Must provide own tools.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on skills, training, and experience.
• 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 (80 hours of vacation, 40 hours of sick leave, and 7 paid holidays per year; vacation time increases with seniority).
• 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 learning.

Pay

$40.90–45.45/hour (depending on experience).