Heavy Equipment Shop Technician
About the role
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? If you answered yes, we would love to hear from you! Pape’ Rents, a premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Shop Technician to join our team. At Pape’, we invest in your growth. From robust training programs to continuous support, we equip our team members with the tools to succeed. In return for your hard work, we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance designed to support you and your family. Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ Team!
Responsibilities
As our Shop Technician, you will work on John Deere construction equipment in the shop ensuring equipment repairs are done accurately and timely, all in an effort to support our customers and maximize their uptime. Every day, picture yourself working alongside other trained Technicians in a shop that has all the support and resources you need to perform top-notch work on equipment.
Requirements
- 3 or more years of experience in diagnosing and repairing all makes and models of new and used heavy equipment, preferably John Deere equipment.
- A team‑oriented personality, with the focus and drive to work without direct supervision.
- The discipline and skill to complete a technical diagnostic and repair training program.
- Must provide own tools.
- Must successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test (drug‑free workplace policy).
Compensation
$32.98‑49.47 per hour (depending on experience).
Benefits
- Competitive pay based on skills, training, and experience level.
- 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 – 80 hours of vacation per year (first year prorated for new hires based on start date); vacation tiers increase with seniority.
- Sick Leave – 1 hour for every 30 hours worked.
- Paid Holidays – 7 paid holidays each year.
- Advancement opportunities – focus on promoting from within.
- Stability and reputation – family‑owned, fourth‑generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85+ years of experience; known for stability, honesty and integrity.
- Equipment – largest equipment inventory in the West and unparalleled parts inventory.
- Employee impact – open‑door policy where your voice will be heard and opinions matter.
- Training – provided training and mentoring to prepare you for the role and continued learning to grow your skills.