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Department Assistant

Papé Group
Fremont, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/3/2026
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PAPE’ MACHINERY, INC. – CONSTRUCTION & FORESTRY DIVISION –

FREMONT, CA

DEPARTMENT ASSISTANT:

Do you love working in an energetic, fast-paced environment? Do you want to be a part of a winning team? Are you a detail person, but also love working with people? If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you! Papé Machinery, the premier capital equipment dealer in the West, is looking for a Department Assistant to join their team.

At Papé, you can count on us to heavily invest in your 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’LL DO:

As our Department Assistant, you will be in a dynamic, multi-faceted role that ensures our customers have a great experience. Every day, you will be the first person our customers hear or meet at the store. You will be responsible for the front office by providing excellent service to customers and our members. You will also assist all departments with administrative tasks, and be responsible for driving to the post office for mailing, as well as the bank for deposits, as necessary. To excel in this role, you must be a detail person, enjoy working at a fast pace, and have a winning attitude.

WHAT YOU NEED:

  • Excellent computer skills including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and the ability to learn our internal computer systems.
  • Excellent communication and customer relations skills.
  • Ability to thrive in a team.
  • Travel and event planning and coordination experience a plus.
  • Driver’s license with a good driving record.

Compensation: $17.75-27.72/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.

Salary : $18 - $28

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