Advanced Truck Technician​/Mechanic - Day Shift

PAPE’ KENWORTH – FERNDALE, WA Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic – Day Shift

Do you love turning wrenches? Do you thrive on tackling complex diagnostics and leading others toward excellence? Are you ready to join a team where your expertise and leadership truly make a difference?

Pape’ Kenworth, a premier medium and heavy‑duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is seeking an Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic to join our team! 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 designed to support you and your family.

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

As our Advanced Truck Technician / Mechanic, you’ll be a leader in diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining medium and heavy Class 7 & 8 trucks. You will be required to have a deep mechanical understanding, sound judgment, and the ability to lead by example while upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and professionalism in every task.

Your daily focus will be ensuring that every truck repair is completed with precision, efficiency, and lasting quality, while also serving as a mentor and technical resource for other technicians in the shop. Each day you will analyze complex mechanical and electronic malfunctions, determine the best repair strategy, and execute repairs or rebuilds on major systems including engines, transmissions, axles, steering, brakes, clutches, electrical systems, and air systems.

You’ll play a key role in supporting our customers by maximizing uptime and getting trucks back on the road quickly, safely, and correctly the first time.

• 5 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.

Compensation: $ /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.
• Progressive vacation plans, sick leave & paid holidays – members receive 80 hours of vacation (first year prorated), 1 hour of sick leave per 40 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Vacation time increases with seniority.
• Advancement – promotion from within.
• Stability and reputation – family‑owned, fourth‑generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,000 members and 85+ years of experience.
• Equipment – largest inventory in the West.
• Employee impact – open‑door policy where your voice is heard.
• Training – provided training and mentoring to grow your skills.

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

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