Journeyman Field Technician​/Mechanic

Job Overview

Do you love working on equipment and turning wrenches? Are you looking to grow your skills as a mechanic? Are you looking for not just another job, but a career? Pape’ Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Journeyman level Field Technician to join their team in Tacoma.

As a Journeyman Field Technician / Mechanic, you will work on construction and forestry equipment at customer locations to ensure that their equipment is running in peak form and maximizing uptime. Being a journeyman, we will count on you when a tough job needs to get done. Every day, picture yourself traveling 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.

• 5 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing all brands of heavy diesel equipment.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation and
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• Class B CDL with a good driving record.
• Must provide own tools.

$37.92-55/hr (Depending on Experience)

• 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 – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
• Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment – We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug‑free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test.