Shop Technician

Are you passionate about working on heavy equipment and enjoy turning wrenches? Are you eager to expand your skills and advance your career as a technician? If so, we would love to hear from you! Pape’ Material Handling, a premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a skilled and driven Shop Technician to join our team in Sacramento, CA. At Pape’, we invest in your growth with robust training programs and continuous support to equip you with the tools to succeed.

About the Role

As our Shop Technician, you will work on all makes and models of material handling and construction equipment in the shop, ensuring repairs are done accurately and timely to support our customers and maximize their uptime. Each day, you will inspect, diagnose, and troubleshoot equipment malfunctions or failures, followed by executing necessary repairs or component replacements. This may include rebuilding or replacing complex systems such as transmissions, masts, differentials, hydraulic components, engines, electrical systems, and/or steering mechanisms. Additionally, welding and fabrication work may be required as part of certain repairs.

Picture yourself working alongside skilled technicians in a fully equipped shop—where you have the tools, support, and resources to do your best work and grow your career.

Requirements

• 5 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing equipment, preferably in the material handling industry.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation.
• Must provide own tools.

Pay

$33.80–44.97 per hour (depending on experience).

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits including:
  • 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 (first year is prorated for new hires based on start date).
  • 40 hours of Sick Leave.
  • 7 paid holidays each year.
  • Vacation tiers based on seniority, increasing with tenure.
• 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 inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory.
• Open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions matter.
• Training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.