Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic

Pape’ Kenworth, a premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic to join our team in Durham, CA. 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 Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic, you will work on medium and heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks in the shop, ensuring repairs are done accurately and timely to support our customers and maximize their uptime. You will analyze and diagnose complex truck malfunctions or system failures, then determine the best course of action to return the truck to peak performance. This may involve repairing or rebuilding cabs, steering systems, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, or air systems. You will also maintain and service trucks to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, and extend vehicle life. The role requires technical expertise, critical thinking under pressure, sound judgment, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair medium and heavy-duty class 7 & 8 trucks, including engine repair, electronic troubleshooting, HVAC systems, and chassis repair.
• Perform repairs or rebuilds on cabs, steering systems, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems.
• Maintain and service trucks to ensure reliability and extend vehicle life.
• Work under minimal supervision while serving as a leader and resource for other technicians.
• Deliver high-quality work that meets safety and performance standards.

Requirements

• 3 or more years of experience working on all makes and models of medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks.
• 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.

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 & 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 support continued learning.

Pay

$36.90–40.40/hour (depending on experience).