Diesel Field Mechanic - Yard Trucks

Yard Truck Specialists; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company specializing in spotter trucks is searching for a Field Technician in Harrisburg. This role involves troubleshooting and servicing diesel mechanics and heavy equipment, offering competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (majority paid by company)

Flexible schedule

Travel expenses

Weekly pay schedule

Qualifications

• Experience as a diesel mechanic or technician with heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with air, electric, hydraulic, and braking systems.
• Ability to lift heavy parts and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Inspect engines and perform diagnostic and repair procedures.
• Manage heavy equipment and perform routine maintenance.
• Test drive vehicles to verify functionality.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Diagnostic skills

Heavy equipment management

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

Diesel mechanic certification or equivalent experience

Tools

Cummins Insite software

Hydraulic jacks

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 with diesel mechanic experience to join our Harrisburg team and provide equipment service at customer sites in the greater York and Harrisburg areas. 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.
• Disassemble and reassemble equipment and parts.
• Test drive vehicles to ensure that they run smoothly.

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 with diesel mechanic experience to join our Harrisburg team and provide equipment service at customer sites in the greater York and Harrisburg areas. 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.
• 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.