Entry-Level Body Shop Technician

PAPE’ KENWORTH – SEATAC, WA

Entry-level Body Shop Technician

Do you love turning wrenches? Are you looking to further establish your career as a Technician? As the premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, Pape’ Kenworth is ready to hire a motivated Entry Level Body Shop Technician to their team in SeaTac, WA.

At Pape’, you can count on us to heavily invest 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 You Will Do

In this role, you will learn to work on medium and heavy-duty class 6- 8 trucks, including performing pre/post repair washes, bodywork, replacement of parts, installs on new trucks, and other minor repairs as assigned. Everyday picture yourself working on trucks under the guidance of senior technicians, all while you continue building your skills and knowledge as a Technician. To thrive in this job, you must be a self-starter, a team player, and be willing to learn.

What You Need

• Ability to frequently move and lift up to 75 lbs.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record, including the ability to get a commercial driver’s license.
• Diesel or Auto Body degree is a plus!

Compensation: $20-25/hr (Depending on Experience)

Why Work For Pape’

• Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
• 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. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
• 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.
• Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.
• Equipment – We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
• Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
• Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
• 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.

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

Licenses & Certifications

Required

• Driver License

Preferred

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