LVL - Operations Specialist (SG 2) Starting Pay at $24.57

Requisition Summary

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company is currently hiring 2nd shift Operations Specialist at our Louisville, KY location. Operations Specialist work in a manufacturing environment building components for Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks.

• 2nd shift works Monday to Friday from 3:30pm to 12:00am
• 1st shift works Monday to Friday from 6:00am to 2:30pm
• Effective June 1st, 2026 pay starts at $24.57 per hour with advancement to $29.63 after 48 months of employment based on performance
• PACCAR offers 12 paid holidays per year, medical/dental/vision, 401k, and pension

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 premium light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business.

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services, you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

 

Division Information

Dynacraft, a PACCAR Company, is headquartered in McKinney, TX. a suburb of Dallas. Dynacraft is a diversified global manufacturer of PACCAR medium- and heavy-duty truck parts sold under Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF nameplates. For fifty years Dynacraft has provided the company’s truck divisions and PACCAR Parts division with high quality components, subassemblies, and specialized services. Dynacraft has production facilities in Louisville, KY, and McKinney, TX.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• Position involves standing up to 8-hours per day
• Use of hand, pneumatic, and vibratory tools
• Use of machines with moving and cutting parts
• Push/pull/lift/carry up to 75 lbs.
• May require repetitive wrist movement
• Ability to read and write in English and be able to follow written and oral directions found on items such as build papers
• Must have excellent manual dexterity 

Qualifications

MANUFACTURING/ASSEMBLY -

Battery Cables, Hoses, and Hardlines

• Occasional twisting/rotating at the waist
• No heavy lifting or lifting above head

Axles, DEF Tanks, and Battery Box

• Lifting is done with a hoist
• Small parts work
• Occasional overhead lifting of lighter weights

DISTRIBUTION/RECEIVING/STOCKING & PICKING -

Rolling Stock (Reach Trucks, Sit-Down Fork Lifts, Stock Pickers, and Pallet Jacks)

• • Lift/carry up to 35 lbs.
  • Push/pull/lift/carry can occasionally involve 100 lb. hose reels
  • Occasional twisting push/pull body motions to maneuver rolling stock
  • Repetitive motion involved in throttling back and forth
  • Frequent squatting and kneeling
  • Perform special projects as assigned

Work Environment

• Steel or composite safety toed shoes, safety glasses, and hearing protection are required
• Cement Floors
• Work stations have height adjustable tables
• No wet surfaces
• Limited use of solvents, detergents, and chemicals.

Education

High School diploma or GED is required.

Paccar Benefits

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

• Competitive salary and 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, 12 paid holidays, and sick leave
• 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 program
• Life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• EAP services including wellness plans, estate planning, financial counseling and more
• Global Fortune 500 company with a wide array of growth and development opportunities
• Work alongside experienced goal-oriented colleagues recognized as experts in their field

Diversity

PACCAR has success with diverse teams of employees working together to achieve excellent results. Having a diverse and inclusive work environment ensures PACCAR has the talent needed to conduct business today and in the future by leveraging different backgrounds, skills, and viewpoints. We believe diversity in the workplace increases innovation, results in better decisions and increases employee engagement. 

 
PACCAR increases awareness through the efforts of global company-wide Diversity Councils and various employee resource groups that support initiatives & activities including multi-cultural events, outreach, mentorship programs, and more. PACCAR has been awarded the Top Company for Women to Work for in Transportation since 2018 by the Women In Trucking Association and Newsweek 2023 America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women. 

 
For more information, please visit our Diversity and Inclusion Commitment page: Diversity and Inclusion ( 

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability. 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 Operations Specialist is $24.57 an hour with advancement up to $29.63 within 48 months. Additionally, this role is eligible for a full range of benefit options listed above.

This is a safety-sensitive position, and the pre-employment drug testing includes cannabis testing.