Working at Messick's
Messick's has been a family business ever since brothers Marlin and Merville Messick started the dealership in 1952. Over the years we've grown from a two-person operation to a company of over 220 people staffing five locations in south central Pennsylvania. Messick's remains a family business, operated by Merville's sons Bob and Ken and their children. We are a company dedicated to providing exceptional parts, service and sales support to our customers.Messick's offers industry leading wages, 401k, paid vacation, health insurance and a Christ centered work environment. We strive to offer the best in customer service and believe it takes exceptional staff to deliver that promise.
We encourage you to submit your application as we collect resumes year-round. We do most of our hiring between September and November, however we will consider highly qualified individuals at any point throughout the year.
Employment Opportunities
Messick's seeks candidates who work best in a team environment and excel at providing top-notch customer service. Experience in agriculture or construction is a plus, but not required. Many positions require a valid driver's license, and the ability to lift in excess of 40lbs. Service technician positions require your own tools and a valid driver's license.
We strive to employ the best people in the business. Therefore we offer industry-leading wages, paid vacation, 401k, and no-cost health insurance for our employees. Messick's is a family-based work environment created through social gatherings like our annual Christmas parties, company picnics, employee outings, and social opportunities.
ABBOTTSTOWN
Customer Service Parts Technician - (Working For Abbottstown parts department)
Responsibilities
- Serve customer parts needs over the counter and by phone
- Provide e-mail assistance to customer requests
- Research part availability options from various manufacturers
- Provide parts order follow-up assistance
Preferred Requirements
- Requires computer experience
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Customer-focused
- Organized and highly motivated
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere preferred
- Mechanical experience
- Prior parts and/or customer service experience
Customer Service Parts Technician - (Working from Abbottstown store for the Mount Joy contact center)
Responsibilities
- Serve customer parts needs over the counter or in a cubicle via in person/phone/email.
- Provide e-mail assistance to customer requests
- Research part availability options from various manufacturers
- Provide parts order follow-up assistance
Preferred Requirements
- Requires computer experience
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Customer-focused
- Organized and highly motivated
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere preferred
- Mechanical experience
- Prior parts and/or customer service experience
Service Technician
Responsibilities
- Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on a variety of equipment
- Participates in training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
- Diagnose and repair equipment ranging from and including engines, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Complete work in a professional and timely manner
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- Road service/service calls may be required
Preferred Requirements:
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of machinery
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
- Ability to complete basic computer tasks
- Positive attitude and works well with others
- Must have own tools
Service Writer
Responsibilities
- Promote Messicks service business
- Greet customers and promptly answer incoming calls & emails
- Assist with technician scheduling
- Accurately create and settle repair orders daily
- Keep customers informed throughout the service experience
- Keep technicians updated of any changes
- Coordinate with other departments as needed
- Assist with scheduling of rentals and trucking for sales and service
Preferred Requirements:
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Reliable
- Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Computer proficiency
- Mechanical aptitude, agricultural background helpful
- Commitment to department goals and profitability
Customer Service Parts Technician - (Working from Bendersville store for the Mount Joy contact center)
Responsibilities
- Serve customer parts needs over the counter or in a cubicle via in person/phone/email.
- Provide e-mail assistance to customer requests
- Research part availability options from various manufacturers
- Provide parts order follow-up assistance
Preferred Requirements
- Requires computer experience
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Customer-focused
- Organized and highly motivated
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere preferred
- Mechanical experience
- Prior parts and/or customer service experience
Service Technician
Responsibilities
- Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on a variety of equipment
- Participates in training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
- Diagnose and repair equipment ranging from and including engines, hydraulic, and electrical systems
- Complete work in a professional and timely manner
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- Road service/service calls may be required
Preferred Requirements:
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of machinery
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
- Ability to complete basic computer tasks
- Positive attitude and works well with others
- Must have own tools
CARLISLE
Ag / Construction / Lawn & Garden Equipment Salesperson
Responsibilities
- Business development; field visits
- New and used equipment sales
- Prompt response to customer calls
- Welcome and work with walk-in customers when in the store
- Prompt follow up to all leads and referrals
Preferred Requirements
- Knowledge of agriculture, lawn and garden, and construction equipment
- Previous sales experience
- Enjoys serving customers; strong customer service skills
- Must be friendly, personable, and professional in appearance and conduct
- Computer skills
- Self-motivated
Customer Service Parts Technician
Responsibilities
- Serve customer parts needs over the counter or in a cubicle via in person/phone/email.
- Provide e-mail assistance to customer requests
- Research part availability options from various manufacturers
- Provide parts order follow-up assistance
- Preferred Requirements
Preferred Requirements
- Requires computer experience
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Customer-focused
- Organized and highly motivated
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere preferred
- Mechanical experience
- Prior parts and/or customer service experience
HALIFAX
Customer Service Parts Technician - (Working from Halifax store for the Mount Joy contact center)
Responsibilities
- Serve customer parts needs over the counter or in a cubicle via in person/phone/email.
- Provide e-mail assistance to customer requests
- Research part availability options from various manufacturers
- Provide parts order follow-up assistance
Preferred Requirements
- Requires computer experience
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Customer focused
- Organized and highly motivated
- Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
- Must be able to work in a team oriented atmosphere preferred
- Mechanical experience
- Prior parts and/or customer service experience
Mount Joy
Customer Service Parts Technician
(Position can be filled at Mount Joy, Abbottstown, Bendersville, or Carlisle locations)
Responsibilities
- Serve customer parts needs over the counter or in a cubicle via in person/phone/email.
- Provide e-mail assistance to customer requests
- Research part availability options from various manufacturers
- Provide parts order follow-up assistance
Preferred Requirements
- Requires computer experience
- Good written & verbal communication skills
- Customer-focused
- Organized and highly motivated
- Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment
- Must be able to work in a team-oriented atmosphere preferred
- Mechanical experience
- Prior parts and/or customer service experience
Lawn & Garden Salesperson
Responsibilities
- Sell new & used equipment
- Handle phone calls when in store
- Wait on walk-in customers
- Followup on all leads in a timely manner
Preferred Requirements
- Knowledge of lawn and garden equipment
- Previous sales experience
- Must be friendly, personable, and gets along well with others
- Basic computer skills
Warranty Administrator
Responsibilities
- Process all warranty claims in a timely basis for each manufacturer or distributor.
- Follow up on payment of outstanding claims.
- Record and track warranty part returns.
- Stay up to date on manufacturer policies and bulletins.
- Complete warranty training updates and certifications.
- Respond to phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
- Maintain a good working relationship with manufacturers and other departments.
Preferred Requirements
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Communicate effectively over the phone and via email
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Computer proficiency, organized and process driven
- Mechanical aptitude helpful • Ability to lift and move heavy parts
- Forklift experience helpful
- Commitment to department goals and profitability
Service Writer
Responsibilities
- Promote Messicks service business.
- Greet customers and promptly answer incoming calls & emails.
- Assist with technician scheduling.
- Accurately create and settle repair orders daily.
- Keep customers informed throughout the service experience.
- Keep technicians updated of any changes.
- Coordinate with the sales, trucking & rental departments as needed.
- Provide backup for the other Mount Joy shops and rental as needed
Requirements
- Positive attitude and a team player
- Communicate effectively with customers and coworkers
- Attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
- Computer proficiency
- Mechanical aptitude, agricultural background helpful
- Commitment to department goals and profitability
Responsibilities
- Performs basic diagnostics and repairs on agricultural and turf equipment.
- Participates in training programs required for the development of skills and knowledge
- Diagnose and repair equipment ranging from and including engines, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
- Complete work in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintains a clean work area and performs work in a neat and orderly fashion
- Road service/service calls may be required
Preferred Requirements:
- Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems used in the repair of agricultural machinery
- Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance
- Ability to operate vehicles and equipment
- Ability to lift at least 75 lbs. repeatedly
- Ability to complete basic computer tasks
- Positive attitude and works well with others
- Must have own tools
Service Technician for Construction & Self-Propelled Equipment
Responsibilities
- Service construction equipment and self-propelled equipment machinery in shop
- Go on service calls to our customer's locations
- Diagnose and repair equipment including engines, hydraulic and electrical systems.
- Complete service calls and shop work in a professional and timely manner.
Preferred Requirements
- Mechanical & technical experience on agricultural & construction equipment
- Friendly and personable
- Must have a positive attitude and work well with others
- Must have own tools
- Must have valid PA Driver's License
- Must be willing to work overtime
Part-Time Box Truck Driver
Preferred Requirements
- PT truck driver (box truck)
- 2 – 3 days a week
- DOT Physical required
- CDL not required but preferred
- Need to be able to lift and handle heavy items
Check back often or email your resume and we'll keep it on file if a position that fits becomes available.
How to Apply
Application Information
Parts Technicians

Help customers find repair parts for their equipment over the counter, phone and email.
Applicant Requirements:
Personable, strong customer service skills, and computer literate. Experience in agriculture or construction industries a plus. Works well in a fast paced environment. Must be able to lift 50+ lbs and work on your feet for extended periods.
Equipment Salesmen

Applicant Requirements: Personable, strong customer service skills, and computer literate. Experience in sales and agriculture or construction knowledge a plus.
Service Technicians

Applicant Requirements:Excellent mechanical aptitude and computer literate, good communication and interpersonal skills. Personal hand tools required and a valid drivers license.
Support Staff

Applicant Requirements: Varies, however our core values focused on customer service and interpersonal relationships are universal.