Desktop Administrator Job

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.

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.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and support PC infrastructure including hardware and software.
• Assist customers with hardware and software problems and requests.
• Identify, research, and resolve complex technical problems involving PCs and related hardware and software.
• Asset management including purchasing IT hardware, software, and equipment.
• Analyze existing operations and make recommendations for improvement and growth of the infrastructure.
• Liaise with the Information Technology Division to make sure implementations conform to published standards.
• Install, maintain, and support of third party applications.
• Manage mobile equipment (iPhones and factory mobile devices).

Skills / Competencies

• Competencies
• Act with Integrity
• Demonstrate Adaptability
• Drive for Results
• Influence Others
• Lead Innovation and Quality Initiatives
• Manage Execution
• Manage Talent
• Use Sound Judgment / Business Acumen

Qualifications

• Strong Technical knowledge of Windows 10/11, Microsoft Professional Suite, O365 services
• Familiarity with iOS configuration, usability and enterprise remote management
• Familiarity in Microsoft SCCM and Active Directory
• Excellent interpersonal skills. Proven ability to effectively communicate and present

• technological information, details, findings and ideas to end-users and IT colleagues
• Effective ability to conduct and direct research of IT issues
• Proven analytical, evaluative, and problem-solving abilities
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment

Education

• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor's degree preferred
• CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+, CCNA, or similar certifications desirable

Why work for PACCAR/Kenworth?

• Global Fortune 500Company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their fields
• Support and/or design the commercial vehicles of the future with a focus on emerging technologies such as electric and autonomous trucks

As a U.S. PACCAR employee, you have a full range of benefit options including: 

• 401k with up to a 5% company match 
• Fully funded pension plan that provides monthly benefits after retirement 
• Comprehensive paid time off - minimum of 10 paid vacation days (additional days are provided with additional seniority/years of service), 12 paid holidays, and sick time 
• Tuition reimbursement for continued education 
• Medical, dental, and vision plans for you and your family 
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and health savings account (HSA) 
• Paid short-and long-term disability programs 
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance 
• EAP services include wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more 

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 the Desktop Administrator is $63,000 - $94,500 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.