Heavy Equipment Shop Technician / Mechanic

About the role

Join Pape’ Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, as a Shop Technician in Kent. We invest in your growth through robust training programs and continuous support, offering competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work-life balance to support you and your family.

As a Shop Technician, you will work on construction and forestry equipment in the shop, ensuring repairs are done accurately and timely to support our customers and maximize their uptime. You’ll collaborate with trained Technicians in a well-resourced shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair all makes and models of new and used heavy equipment.
• Perform accurate and timely equipment repairs to maximize customer uptime.
• Work independently and as part of a team in a shop environment.
• Complete technical diagnostic and repair training programs.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment.
• Team-oriented personality with the ability to work without direct supervision.
• Must provide own tools.
• Ability to complete a technical diagnostic and repair training program.

Pay

$32.98–$49.47 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: 80 hours of vacation (prorated for new hires), 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays annually. 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 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 for your role and support continued skill growth.