Journeyman Truck Technician​/Mechanic - Day Shift

PAPE’ KENWORTH – MARYSVILLE, WA

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’ 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!

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. You will diagnose complex truck malfunctions or system failures, determine the best course of action, and return trucks to peak performance. Responsibilities include repairing or rebuilding cabs, steering systems, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, or air systems, as well as maintaining and servicing trucks to minimize downtime and extend vehicle life.

You will also serve as a leader and mentor to other technicians, delivering work that meets the highest standards of safety and quality.

• 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 troubleshooting, 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.

$35.35–39.90/hr (depending on experience)

• Competitive pay based on skill, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits: 401(k) & Roth 401(k) retirement plans with company match; medical, dental, vision and prescription insurance; flexible spending accounts; life insurance; short‑ and long‑term disability insurance; employee assistance program; online and instructor‑led training; tuition reimbursement.
• Progressive vacation plans, sick leave & paid holidays – members receive 80 hours of vacation in the first year, 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Vacation time increases with seniority.
• Advancement opportunities with a focus on promotion from within.
• Stable, family‑owned company with over 160 locations and 85+ years of experience.
• Large equipment inventory and comprehensive parts inventory.
• Open‑door policy that values employee voice and opinions.
• Comprehensive training and mentoring to support continued learning and skill growth.

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