Truck and Equipment Mechanic

Shippensburg Hauling & Excavation LLC

Shippensburg, PA

Pay: $30-$40/hr

Shift: Full time

**Overview**

Join our dynamic team as a Truck and Equipment Mechanic, where your expertise will keep our fleet and heavy machinery operating at peak performance! In this vital role, you'll diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide variety of trucks, construction equipment, and industrial machinery. Your mechanical skills will ensure safety, reliability, and efficiency across our operations. We’re looking for a motivated professional who thrives on hands-on work, problem-solving, and delivering top-notch service to keep our fleet rolling smoothly every day.

**Duties**

• Perform comprehensive inspections and diagnostics on trucks, heavy equipment, and farm machinery using schematics and automotive electrical systems knowledge.
• Repair and maintain diesel engines, transmissions, hydraulics, suspensions, brakes, shocks & struts, air brakes, and other mechanical systems to ensure optimal performance.
• Conduct fabrication tasks including welding and assembly to modify or repair equipment components as needed.
• Utilize hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment to execute repairs efficiently while adhering to safety standards.
• Diagnose electrical issues within vehicle systems such as automotive electrical systems repair and HVAC components; troubleshoot using schematics.
• Service and replace tires, perform alignments, and conduct heavy lifting tasks to support vehicle maintenance needs.
• Maintain detailed service records, complete maintenance logs, and ensure all repairs meet dealership or industry standards for heavy truck repair.

**Skills**

• Experience or extensive mechanic experience working with trucks and heavy equipment.
• Strong knowledge of Caterpillar machinery, excavators, tractor-trailers, and other equipment.
• Skilled in reading schematics and technical manuals for diagnostics and repairs.
• Proficiency in automotive diagnostics, vehicle systems repair, and troubleshooting.
• Expertise in hydraulic systems repair, suspension alignment, tire service, welding (including soldering), and HVAC maintenance.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment such as excavators and track loaders safely and efficiently; experience with heavy truck repair is highly valued.
• Mechanical knowledge complemented by hands-on experience with power tools and hand tools for assembly and maintenance tasks.
• Excellent customer service skills with a focus on safety protocols; capable of heavy lifting while maintaining safety standards.
• Embark on a career that challenges your skills daily while making a tangible impact! We’re committed to fostering a supportive environment where your mechanical expertise can shine—helping us keep our fleet safe, reliable, and ready for any challenge ahead!

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 – 45.0 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person