Field Service Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

H&K Equipment Group; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; 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

Travel expenses

Job summary

H&K Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to service heavy material handling equipment in the Buffalo, NY area. You will work with limited supervision and must have your own tools and a clean driving record.

You will inspect, diagnose and repair diesel, electric or LP powered forklifts and related equipment at customer sites, maintain service records and perform on-site preventative maintenance. Weekly pay and travel expense coverage are included.

Qualifications

• Must have your own tools.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen, physical, and background check.
• Clean, safe driving record required.
• Experience with heavy lift equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and service heavy lift equipment (diesel, electric or LP fueled).
• Determine required repairs and maintain service records.
• Conduct regular on-site preventative maintenance at customers\' locations.
• Test mechanical/electrical systems after repair to ensure proper performance.

Skills

Heavy equipment experience

Field service

Valid driver\'s license

Independent worker

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.