Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic - Swing Shift

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.

About the role

As our Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic, you’ll be a leader in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining medium and heavy Class 7 & 8 trucks. You will be required to have a deep mechanical understanding, sound judgment, and the ability to lead by example while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism in every task. Your daily focus will be ensuring that every truck repair is completed with precision, efficiency, and lasting quality, while also serving as a mentor and technical resource for other technicians in the shop.

Each day you will analyze complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions, determine the best repair strategy, and execute repairs or rebuilds on major systems including engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems. You’ll play a key role in supporting our customers by maximizing uptime and getting trucks back on the road quickly, safely, and correctly the first time.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair medium and heavy Class 7 & 8 trucks
• Analyze complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions
• Determine the best repair strategy and execute repairs or rebuilds on major systems (engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems)
• Mentor and serve as a technical resource for other technicians in the shop
• Ensure repairs are completed with precision, efficiency, and lasting quality
• Maximize uptime and get trucks back on the road 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, 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 assertiveness
• Ability to work under little or no supervision
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills
• Must provide own tools

Pay

$41.91–46.45/hour (depending on experience)

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 first year, prorated for new hires; 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked; 7 paid holidays each year; vacation tiers based on 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 provided