Diesel Field Mechanic - Yard Trucks

Yard Truck Specialists; Bensalem Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Yard Truck Specialists is seeking a Field Technician Mechanic with diesel experience to provide equipment service in the Philadelphia area. This role involves engine inspections, maintenance, and repairs, both in the field and the shop. Competitive benefits are offered, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (majority paid by company)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible schedule

Referral program

Weekly pay schedule

Travel expenses

Qualifications

• Experience as a diesel mechanic or technician with heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with Cummins and Caterpillar engines.
• Understanding of hydraulic and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Inspect engines and follow diagnostic procedures.
• Perform routine maintenance on vehicles.
• Lift and handle heavy equipment and parts.

Skills

Diesel mechanics

Heavy Equipment Repair

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Braking systems

Job description

Yard Truck Specialists is the nation’s premier dealership for spotter trucks and terminal tractors. Headquartered in Philadelphia with 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.

We are seeking a Field Technician Mechanicwith diesel experience to join our team and provide equipment service at customer sites in and around the Philadelphia area. This position is primarily a field position but we are looking for someone who is willing to work in the shop as needed. And if you happen to be an auto mechanic who’s considering changing industries, we may have training options available for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect engines and follow appropriate diagnostic and repair procedures
• Maneuver and comfortably manage 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 both in the field and in the shop.
• 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
• Experience with Cummins Insite software

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 401(k) with company match
• Health insurance (majority paid by company)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program
• Weekly pay schedule
• Travel expenses

Yard Truck Specialists is a proud member of the H&K Equipment Group, a fast-growing network of five operating companies that employs hundreds of experts at businesses located 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. Learn more atyardtruck.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.