Journeyman Truck Technician​/Mechanic - Swing Shift

PAPE’ KENWORTH – MARYSVILLE, WA

JOURNEYMAN TRUCK TECHNICIAN / MECHANIC – SWING SHIFT

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. We invest in your growth with robust training programs and continuous support, offering competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work‑life balance.

As our Journeyman Truck Technician / Mechanic, you will work on medium and heavy‑duty class 7 & 8 trucks in the shop, ensuring repairs are accurate and timely. Your responsibilities include analyzing and diagnosing complex truck malfunctions, repairing or rebuilding cabs, steering systems, engines, transmissions, axles, differentials, brakes, clutches, electrical and air systems, and maintaining and servicing trucks to minimize downtime and extend their life.

You will also provide leadership to colleagues and deliver work that meets the highest safety and quality standards.

• 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.

$36.35–40.90 per hour, 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; 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 – members receive 80 hours of vacation (first year prorated), one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, and seven paid holidays each year.
• Advancement – promotion from within.
• Stability and reputation – family‑owned, fourth‑generation company with over 160 locations, 4,000+ members and 85+ years of experience.
• Equipment – largest inventory in the West and unparalleled parts inventory.
• Employee impact – open‑door policy where your voice is heard.
• Training – training and mentoring provided to prepare you for your role and support continued skill growth.

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