Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic - Day Shift
Job Summary
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 exceptional benefits designed to support you and your family.
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. Your responsibilities include analyzing and diagnosing complex truck malfunctions or system failures, maintaining and servicing trucks to ensure reliability, minimizing downtime, and extending the life of each vehicle.
Responsibilities
- Work on medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks, including engine repair, electronic trouble-shooting, HVAC systems, and chassis repair
- Analyze and diagnose complex truck malfunctions or system failures
- Determine the best course of action to return the truck to peak performance
- Repair or rebuild cabs, steering systems, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, or air systems
- Maintain and service trucks to ensure reliability, minimize downtime, and extend the life of each vehicle
- Think critically under pressure and deliver work that meets the highest standards of safety and quality
Requirements
- 3 or more years of experience working on all makes and models of medium and heavy-duty class 7/8 trucks, including engine repair, electronic trouble-shooting, 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
Qualifications
Must provide own tools.
Benefits
Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level. Benefits include 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; Open-door policy; Drug-free workplace requirement.
Pay
$35.35-39.90/hr (Depending on Experience)
Schedule
Day Shift