Pacific Power Group - Technician Jobs in Kent, WA

The shop is heated, and kept cool in the summer with large fans.

The Allison team is made up of a mighty, collaborative team of 6. Two journey level technicians, one service advisor, a supervisor, a sales manager and the vice president of Allison distribution. Technicians typically work independently, but it depends on the scope of the job. Some jobs require more than one technician to complete. Also, occasional field service work may be required.

Monday - Friday One shift, 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM Occasional overtime

You need your own personal basic set of tools and the shop provides a long list of specialty tools.

Nice breakroom, temperature controlled with coffee/water station, refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, sink, tables and chairs, as well as a locker room with restroom, shower and lockers.

The shop has a total of 18 bays and 9 of the bays are designated for Allison work.

60-100 per month

The technician brings the parts request to the parts person, on location, for processing.

Employees cannot work for direct competitor of Pacific Power Group.

Yes, a full suite of Allison training, that is web based and instructor led. The training is ongoing, from entry level to journey level, in order to meet Allison's certification requirements. As a company, Pacific Power Group, has an Educational Assistance program that reimburses an eligible employee's tuition for classes attended or degree attained at an accredited school, college, university or certification program.

Extensive learning opportunities to be achieve and sustain Allison certifications, annual compensation increases, and opportunities with Pacific Power Group to move into operations, sales, and service roles, which include management and leadership.

A performance review every 6 months for technicians that are below journey level. Journey level technicians receive a performance review annually.

Prior to starting the job there is approximately 13.5 hours of required safety training, most of which is web based training. The training includes, but is not limited to, emergency action plans, fall prevention and protection, driving, personal protective equipment, hazard and hazmat, electric, fire systems and working in confined spaces. Training is ongoing, and can require refreshers triannual, biannual to annual.

Journey level technicians have less experienced technicians work closely with them on service, maintenance, repairs and overhaul jobs, with the objective to have them learn and master skills in order to be able to work independently.

Throughout the year our shop is involved in food drives, Holiday giving, and fundraising for non-profit organizations. We recognize the importance of giving back to our community and one of the ways we encourage our employees to give back is by paying them 4 hours of volunteer time each year.

We actively participate and are part of advisory boards for our local high schools and colleges with diesel engine programs.

We expect incremental growth.

Pacific Power Group's Allison division specializes in Allison transmissions and we work only on Allison products. We are the Allison distributor, as well as Allison certified trainer for the Pacific Northwest and Northern California. Pacific Power Group is recognized as an industry expert in the Allison Technician Guild, which promotes ongoing service professional development.

Online application, with 5-10 screening questions. Takes approximately 10-15 minutes to complete application. A resume and/or work history is required.

Yes, qualified candidates will be contacted for a 30-minute phone interview.

It is a 1-hour structured interview with a panel of 2-3 people, which typically is made up the hiring manager, foreman/supervisor and HR representative.

Background check-yes Drug Screen Test-yes Driving Abstract-yes

Yes, two skill test assessments. The first one is a basic technical assessment. The second technical assessment is more challenging.

Anywhere from 2 days to one week.

2-3 weeks

Starting pay based on skills, experience and certification requirements met and outlined in the union Collective Bargaining Agreement. All employees shall receive a general wage increase once a year.

Starting pay based on skills and experience. Apprentices shall receive performance reviews every 6 months, with the potential of pay raises at that time if merited.