Heavy Equipment Field Technician

Heavy Equipment Field Technician

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Location:

Tukwilla, 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? Ditch Witch West, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Field Technician to join their team.

As a Field Technician, you will work on heavy trucks, heavy trenching, directional drills, and other heavy equipment at customer locations to ensure that their equipment is running in peak form and maximizing uptime. You’ll travel 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.

• 3 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy construction equipment.
• 2 years of electrical and hydraulic diagnostic and repair (preferred).
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self‑motivation.
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer‑relation skills.
• Driver’s license with a good driving record; CDL preferred.
• Must provide own tools.
• Must be willing to travel 75% or more of the time.

$33–$50 per hour (depending on experience).

• Competitive pay based on skills, training, and experience level.
• Retirement plans: 401(k) & Roth 401(k) with company match.
• Health insurance:
  Medical, dental, vision, prescription.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans).
• Life insurance.
• Short‑ and long‑term disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Training:
  Online and instructor‐led; tuition reimbursement for training programs.
• Vacation: 80 hours first year (prorated for new hires), 1 hour sick leave per 30 hours worked; 7 paid holidays. Tiers based on seniority.
• Opportunities for advancement within the organization.
• Company stability: family‑owned, fourth‑generation with over 160 locations and 85+ years of experience.
• Large equipment inventory and parts inventory.
• Open‑door policy for employee impact.

The Pape’ Group requires candidates to pass a pre‑employment drug test.

• Driver’s License

• Commercial Driver License (CDL)

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and provide opportunities for Veterans and 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.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level

Employment type:

Full‑time

Job function:
Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Machinery Manufacturing