Diesel Shop Mechanic

Yard Truck Specialists is the nation’s premier dealership for spotter trucks and terminal tractors. Headquartered in Philadelphia with additional locations in Harrisburg and Pittsburgh, we sell, rent, service, and rebuild more jockey trucks than anyone, anywhere, because we are backed by the largest truck fleet, the biggest parts inventory, and the best sales and service partners working today. Period.

Based near Philadelphia and covering the entire state of Pennsylvania, we are seeking a Diesel Mechanic to work at our  Harrisburg, PA branch. We are open to training the right auto mechanic looking to change industries.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect engines and follow appropriate procedures
• Manage and maneuver comfortably with heavy equipment
• Lift parts and equipment with hoists or hydraulic jacks
• Inspect brake systems, steering mechanisms, transmissions, engines, and other parts of vehicles
• Perform routine maintenance, such as changing oil, checking batteries, and refilling oil and lubricants
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts
• Test drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly

REQUIREMENTS

• Experience working as a diesel mechanic or diesel technician with heavy equipment or tractor trailers
• Experience with Air, Electric, Hydraulic and Braking systems
• Experience with Cummins and Caterpillar Engines
• Experience with Allison Transmissions
• Experience with Cummins Insite, CAT ET and Allison DOC a plus
• Must have own tools-Training provided

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary which is commensurate upon experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (majority paid for by the company)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Boot and prescription safety glasses allowance

ABOUT US

Yard Truck Specialists is a proud member of the H&K Equipment Group , a fast-growing network of four operating companies that employs hundreds of experts at businesses throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Our companies’ primary specialties include full-service, cradle-to-grave coverage of heavy-duty and customized material handling equipment such as yard trucks , lift trucks , railcar movers , and much more. From the nation’s busiest ports, to its largest mills, to its biggest infrastructure projects, you’ll find our equipment wherever you find materials on the move. Learn more about the power of our teams at  yardtruck.com .
We are an equal opportunity employer.