Journeyman Field Technician

PAPE MACHINERY, INC. CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION PORTLAND, OR

JOURNEYMAN FIELD TECHNICIAN / 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? Pape Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is seeking a Journeyman level Field Technician / Mechanic to join their team in Portland, OR.

At Pape, you can count on us to invest heavily in your Technician career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!

WHAT YOULL DO:

As a Journeyman Field Technician, you will work on construction and forestry equipment at customer locations to ensure that their equipment is running in peak form and maximizing uptime. Being a journeyman, we will count on you when a tough job needs to get done. Every day, picture yourself traveling 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.

WHAT YOU NEED:

• 10 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing all brands of heavy diesel equipment.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Self-motivation and
• Ability to work under little or no supervision.
• Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
• CDL Class B with an air brake endorsement or a CDL Class A with the ability to operate a manual transmission; good driving record.
• Must provide own tools.

Compensation: $33.04+/hr (Depending on Experience)

Why work for Pape:

• 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 (Flex Plans); 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 is prorated for new hires based on start date), 24 hours of Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pap vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• Advancement Pape is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
• Stability and reputation Pape is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
• Equipment We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Employee impact Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• Training You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.

The Pape Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.

Licenses & Certifications

• Commercial Driver License

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)