Field Mechanic

Field MechanicDo 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 their team in Chico, CA.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 equipment repairs are done accurately, timely, and the customer's equipment is running in peak form. All your hard work is geared toward supporting our customers and maximizing their uptime.Each day, you will be analyzing and diagnosing agriculture equipment malfunctions or failures in the field. You will then repair, replace or rebuild engines, transmissions, carburetors, final drives, steering, clutches, cross shafts, hydraulic components including pump motors, valves, and all related components, electrical systems, and air systems. Welding and fabrication work will also be required at times.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:3 or more years of experience diagnosing and repairing heavy equipment, preferably Agriculture equipment.Basic computer knowledge.Self-motivation and ability to work under little or no supervision.Excellent communication and customer relations skills.Driver's license with a good driving record. CDL preferred.Must provide own tools.Compensation: $38-45/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), 40 hours of Sick Leave, and 7 paid holidays each year. Pape' 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 4,000 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape' is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.Equipment – Pape' has 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.QualificationsLicenses & CertificationsRequired: Driver LicensePreferred: Commercial Driver LicenseEqual 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.