Field Service Mechanic - Heavy Equipment

H&K Equipment, Inc; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Weekly pay schedule

Boot and glasses allowance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Referral program

Job summary

H&K Equipment is seeking an experienced Field Service Technician to service a range of material handling equipment at customer sites throughout the tristate area. The ideal candidate will work independently with limited supervision and maintain safety and quality in every job.

You will diagnose and repair heavy lift equipment, perform preventative maintenance, and document service records. Must own tools and have a clean driving record for on-site visits.

Qualifications

• Must have own tools for on-site service.
• Experience servicing heavy lift equipment (diesel, electric or LP) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose and service heavy lift equipment 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 ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Hydraulic and diesel experience is necessary.
• Strong electrical aptitude is necessary.
• Must have a 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

Electrical aptitude

Hydraulic systems

Diagnose & repair

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.