Field Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

H&K Equipment Group; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Weekly pay schedule

Boot and glasses allowance

Job summary

H&K Equipment in Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to service heavy equipment and forklifts at customer sites across the tristate area. You will diagnose, repair, and perform preventative maintenance with limited supervision.

Must have own tools, a clean driving record, and be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen. Prior field experience is preferred. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and weekly pay to support a safe and productive field operation.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing heavy lift equipment including forklifts.
• Ability to diagnose and repair diesel, electric, or LP equipment.
• Strong safety record and clean driving history.

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 (Forklifts preferable)
• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical exam, and background check

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Forklifts experience

Valid driver's license

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. 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 (Forklifts preferable)
• Applicant must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, 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
• Boot and glasses allowance

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.