Diesel Mechanic Helper 2nd Shift

H&K Group, Inc.; Hummelstown (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking motivated diesel mechanic helpers for their Harrisburg Division. This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and grow while working alongside skilled mechanics in a fast-paced environment. You'll be responsible for assisting in the repair and maintenance of various vocational trucks, ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The company is committed to investing in its employees, offering comprehensive training and development programs. With competitive benefits and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those eager to advance their mechanical skills and contribute to a dynamic team.

Benefits

100% Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Industry Training programs

On-the-job training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; relevant experience also accepted.
• Basic mechanical knowledge and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in repairing and maintaining trucks and equipment.
• Complete paperwork and adhere to safety policies.

Skills

Basic knowledge of mechanical systems

Customer Service

Teamwork

Learning agility

Ability to meet physical requirements

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical school or college in the mechanical field

Job description

Overview

Harrisburg Division, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is looking for 2nd-shift diesel mechanic helpers. This self-motivated, organized, competent, and professional individual works with the diesel mechanics while learning to repair and maintain electric, diesel, and gasoline vocational trucks.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• 100% Company-paid Health Benefits
• 401(k) Savings and Investment Plan
• Tuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programs
• Industry Training programs and on-the-job training
• Additional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies
• Complete all paperwork required to track work and labor
• Work with mechanics to:
  • Repair or replace defective parts
  • Test-operate to verify correction of malfunction
  • Perform state inspections and complete servicing
  • Collision repair, sanding, prep, and painting
  • Maintain all trucks, cars, trailers, and equipment to comply with DOT, OSHA/MSHA regulations
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR relevant experience and/or training
• Basic knowledge and aptitude for mechanical systems
• Driver’s license
• Clean driving record
• Customer Service and Teamwork
• Learning agility
• Willing and able to work a 2nd- or 3rd-shift schedule
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience

• Related experience and/or training
• Technical school or college in the mechanical field
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• Class A or B CDL or ability to obtain within one year
• OSHA, MSHA, or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, climb, balance, and crawl
• Frequently stoop, crouch, kneel, and use hands to finger, feel, and grasp
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment

• Noise level is loud at times
• Required to work outdoors in all environments at times
• Hours regularly exceed 40 in a week and 8 in a day

H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. We are a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years.

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

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