Yard​/Utility Person

YARD / UTILITY PERSON
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Do you enjoy a variety of job duties? Are you mechanically inclined? Want the opportunity to grow in your career? Ditch Witch West, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Yard/Utility Person to join their team in Portland, OR. While this position is entry‑level, it has great upward mobility potential within the store.

As our Yard/Utility member, you will be in a fast‑paced role that will ensure our yard and equipment is organized, clean, and ready for our customers. Every day you will perform equipment check‑ins, steam clean, wash, and fuel equipment, perform light mechanical work, ship and receive, and more.

• Self‑starter drive who can work without direct supervision.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to frequently lift and move 50 lbs.

$17–26/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; 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 prorated for new hires), 40 hours of sick leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Vacation time grows with seniority.
• Advancement – Pape’ promotes from within.
• Stability and reputation – family‑owned, fourth‑generation company with 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 will be heard.
• Training – provided training and mentoring to prepare for your role and continued learning.

The Pape’ Group maintains a drug‑free workplace and requires successful completion of a pre‑employment drug test.