Field Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

H&K Equipment, Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Weekly pay

Travel reimbursement

Job summary

H&K Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to service heavy equipment in the Buffalo, NY area. The role requires independent work, own tools, and a clean driving record. You must pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.

The ideal candidate has hydraulic and diesel experience and strong electrical aptitude, with prior mobile equipment experience preferred. Travel to customer sites is involved.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing heavy lift equipment (diesel, electric, LP)
• Must have own tools and clean driving record
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check
• Ability to work with limited supervision and independently

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and service heavy lift equipment to identify problems
• Determine required repairs
• Maintain service records
• Perform on-site preventative maintenance
• Test equipment after repair for proper performance
• Hydraulic and diesel experience required
• Strong electrical aptitude required
• Maintain a clean, safe driving record
• Prior experience on large mobile equipment preferred
• Pass pre-employment screening

Skills

Heavy equipment

Independent worker

Electrical aptitude

Safe driving

Tools

Own tools

Job description

H&K Equipment is the premier dealer of forklifts, container handlers, railcar movers, utility vehicles, and more in Pittsburgh and the greater tristate area. Headquartered minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and with additional facilities in West Virginia, we sell, rent, service, and rebuild the most unique selection of custom and heavy-duty material handling equipment in the industry. Our technicians and in-house capabilities enable us to tackle jobs that no other shop can handle.

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Technician with heavy equipment experience to join our team for immediate hire to service various types of material handling equipment and forklifts in the Buffalo, NY area. This position will require the ideal candidate to work with limited supervision and must have the ability to work, think and operate independently and have a safe driving record. Must have your own tools.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Inspect, diagnose and service heavy lift equipment (diesel, electric or LP fueled) to diagnose technical problems


• Determine required repairs


• Maintain equipment service records


• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks on-site at customers' locations


• Test mechanical equipment after repair or assembly to guarantee proper performance and compliance with the manufacturers' specifications


• Hydraulic and diesel experience necessary


• Strong electrical aptitude necessary


• Must have clean, safe driving record


• Prior mechanical and technical experience on large mobile equipment preferred


• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen, physical exam, and background check

BENEFITS

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience


• 401(k) with company match


• Health insurance (majority paid by company)


• Dental insurance


• Vision insurance


• Life insurance


• Referral program


• Weekly pay schedule


• Travel expenses

ABOUT US

H&K Equipment is the founding member of the Forged Industrial Group, a growing network of four operating companies that employs hundreds of experts at businesses 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. From the nation’s busiest ports to its largest mills, to its biggest infrastructure projects, you will find our equipment wherever you find materials on the move. Learn more about the power of our teams at hkequipment.com.

We are an equal opportunity employer.