Technician Trainee

Papé GroupPapé GroupFremont, California, United States
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Posted

9/4/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$30 - $49/hr

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The Technician Trainee will work on heavy equipment under the guidance of senior technicians as part of an apprenticeship program. They are responsible for building their technical skills, knowledge, and experience while maintaining equipment.

Requirements overview

Candidates should have at least one year of experience working on equipment or an Associate Degree/Certificate in Auto/Diesel Technology. Applicants must possess a starter set of general tools and be willing to learn.

Key skills

Heavy equipment maintenanceMechanical repairDiesel technologyLift truck operationTool proficiencyProblem solvingTeamwork

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Education requirements

associate degreeprofessional certificate

About Papé Group

Industry

Machinery Manufacturing

Employees

1,821

Type

Privately Held

Size

1,001-5,000 employees

Keeps You Moving® As a fourth-generation, family-owned business with more than 160 locations and 4,000 employee members, Papé serves the capital equipment needs of the construction, forestry, agriculture, warehousing, material handling, and trucking industries throughout the West. Papé is dedicated to keeping your equipment running. We accomplish this through a single, shared mission of providing consistent, quality customer service—coupled with a giant network of resourceful operations throughout Alaska, Hawaii, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, and Washington. That's what makes each Papé operation unique and that's why you can count on Papé. We're always on the lookout for strong talent, so please check our Careers page to see current openings: https://www.pape.com/careers/ Follow us here too! TikTok - @pape.group Instagram - @pape.group Facebook - /papegroup YouTube - @papegroup

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Job categories

TradesConstructionManufacturingEngineering

Description

PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION – FREMONT, CA   TECHNICIAN TRAINEE:  Do you love turning wrenches? Are you looking to further establish your career as a Technician? As a premier capital equipment dealer in the West, Pape’ Machinery is ready to hire a motivated Technician Trainee to their team in Fremont, CA. All levels of experience are accepted! 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 YOU WILL DO: In the Technician Trainee role, you will be a part of our “Learn while you Earn” apprenticeship program. Every day you will work on heavy equipment under the guidance of senior technicians, all while you continue building your skills, knowledge, and experience 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: * One or more years of experience working on equipment OR an Associate Degree or Certificate in Auto/Diesel Technology is preferred. * Must have a starter set of general tools. * Ability to operate a lift truck and other heavy equipment – We will train you!   COMPENSATION: $29.79-48.74/HR (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) (This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement)   WHY WORK FOR PAPE’: * Competitive pay based on your skills, training and experience level. * Great benefits including healthcare and pension. * 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.

Requirements

  • Heavy equipment maintenance
  • Mechanical repair
  • Diesel technology
  • Lift truck operation
  • Tool proficiency
  • Problem solving
  • Teamwork

Benefits

  • Healthcare
  • Pension

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