Job Description:

PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION –

PASCO, WA

JOURNEYMAN HEAVY EQUIPMENT FIELD TECHNICIAN:Currently seeking a journeyman mechanic with background and experience in heavy equipment troubleshooting and repairs. Position will diagnose and repair John Deere equipment and allied products in the field at customer locations. Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Analyzing and diagnosing (troubleshooting) equipment malfunctions or failures.


• Repairing, replacing and/or rebuilding engines, transmissions, final drives, steering, clutches, cross shafts, hydraulic components, electrical systems and air systems.


• Welding and fabrication as required.


• Determining correct parts needed to complete the task and order in a timely manner from the Parts Department, as well as, returning all unused parts in a timely manner.


• Communicating in a courteous and effective manner with customers regarding all aspects of the work being performed.

Should have 5 plus years’ experience and be currently working at or near the journeyman level. Experience and factory training on one or more of the top 5 heavy equipment manufacturers is necessary and negotiable – the more the better. Diesel engine and A/C certifications are a plus.

Why work for Pape’:

• Competitive pay based on your skills, training and experience level


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  Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Progressive Vacation Plans; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs


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  Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.


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  Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 130 locations, over 3,600 members and 80 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, their honesty and their integrity.


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  Equipment – We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!


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  Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.


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  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.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilitie

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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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