Kenworth Truck Company
Kenworth Truck Company, founded in 1923, is the manufacturer of The World's Best heavy and medium duty trucks. With an excellent heritage of quality, innovation and technology, Kenworth has played an essential role in the development of trucks that are more fuel efficient, productive, and economical to operate. Today, Kenworth is leading transportation innovation with the introduction of battery-electric vehicles, exploration of fuel cell electric powertrains, and autonomous driving systems. Kenworth is committed to fostering an environment of diversity, equality and inclusivity in the workplace.
Kenworth Research & Development Center
Kenworth R&D is a small group of about 30 people focusing on three main areas, design and styling of the interior and exterior of Kenworth trucks, aerodynamics and efficiency, and research and technology integration. We support Kenworth Marketing and PACCAR events including truck prep and setup. Our mission is to build and demonstrate future technologies including fuel cells, hybrid, and battery electric trucks. We touch every aspect of the trucks and take on new projects and tasks every day, an ever-changing facility.
Job Description
The Truck Shop Assistant works with Kenworth Research and Development Center and the Kenworth Marketing department to support the ever-evolving truck fleet. This will include washing, detailing, part installation or removal, and maintenance. The Truck Shop Assistant works with the truck shop's operations and event planners in a key role in ensuring the company's vehicles are in good working order and meet the company's expectations. Event preparedness is key to being successful, these events include parades, school and community events, trade shows, design and management reviews, and customer events including ride and drives. This position is located at the Kenworth R&D Center in Renton, Washington.
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Company Information
PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium-, and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR also designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines, provides financial services and information technology, and distributes truck parts related to its principal business.
Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?
As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including:
Additional Job Board Information
At PACCAR, we value talent and promote growth and development. We carefully consider numerous compensation factors including your education, training, or experience. The salary range for R&D Truck Shop Assistant is $44,100 - $66,400 annually. This position is also eligible for a holiday gift. Additionally, this role is eligible for the full range of benefit options listed above.
PACCAR promotes equal employment opportunities by implementing policies and practices that ensure employees and applicants are not discriminated against because of their race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status or other legally protected status. This applies to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, termination, rates of pay, and other conditions of employment.