Field Technician

Field Mechanic

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? If so, we would love to hear from you! Pape’ Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Field Mechanic to join our team in Salem, OR.

At Pape’, we invest in your growth. From robust training programs to continuous support, we equip our team members with the tools to succeed. In return for your hard work, we offer competitive compensation, exceptional benefits, and a strong work‑life balance—all designed to support you and your family.

Make a difference. Grow your career. Join the Pape’ team!

As a Field Mechanic, you will work on agriculture equipment at customer locations, ensuring that repairs are done accurately and on time so that the equipment is running in peak form. You will analyze and diagnose malfunctions or failures in the field, then repair, replace or rebuild engines, transmissions, carburetors, final drives, steering, clutches, cross shafts, hydraulic components (pump motors, valves, and related parts), electrical systems, and air systems.

Welding and fabrication work will also be required at times.

• 3+ years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy or agriculture equipment.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self‑motivation and the ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer‑relations skills.
• Driver’s license with a good record; CDL preferred.
• Must provide own tools.

$35–50 per hour (depending on experience)

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Outstanding benefits, including: 401(k) & Roth 401(k) 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 and paid holidays: 80 hours of vacation (first year prorated), 40 hours of sick leave, 7 paid holidays, with tiers based on seniority.
• Advancement: promotion from within and growth opportunities.
• Stability and reputation: family‑owned, fourth generation, over 160 locations and 4,000+ members with 85+ years of experience.
• Equipment: largest inventory in the West with an unparalleled parts inventory.
• Employee impact: open‑door policy; your voice matters.
• Training: ongoing training and mentoring to develop your skills.

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

• Driver’s license (required)
• Commercial Driver License (preferred)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.