Resident Field Technician / Mechanic

Pape’ Material Handling, Inc. – Brookings, OR & Crescent City, CA

About the role

As a Field Technician, you will work on material handling equipment at customer locations to ensure that their equipment is running in peak form and maximizing uptime. Every day, you’ll travel the area in a fully loaded Pape’ service vehicle, performing top-notch work on equipment, interacting with customers, and knowing that they can count on you to get the job done right.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair material handling equipment at customer sites
• Maintain equipment to maximize uptime and performance
• Travel within the assigned region using a company service vehicle
• Interact with customers and provide reliable service

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing equipment, preferably in the material handling industry
• Basic computer knowledge
• Self-motivation and ability to work under little or no supervision
• Excellent communication and customer relation skills
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must provide own tools
• Must reside in the assigned area of the region

Pay

$34.50–46/hour (depending on experience)

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on skills, training, and experience
• 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 based on start date; 40 hours of sick leave; 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 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 for your role and continued skill development