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. 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 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.

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 minimize downtime.
• Work under pressure to deliver high-quality, safe repairs quickly and correctly.
• Utilize technical expertise and critical thinking to solve complex mechanical issues.

Requirements

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

Pay

$34.35–$39.90 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, Sick Leave, and Paid Holidays (80 hours of vacation in the first year, prorated for new hires; 0.01923 hours of sick leave per hour worked; 7 paid holidays annually).
• Advancement opportunities with a focus on promoting from within.
• Access to the largest equipment and parts inventory in the West.
• Open-door policy where your voice and opinions matter.