Shop Mechanic 1st and 2nd Shift

H&K Group, Inc.; Easton (Northampton County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Shop Mechanics for their Lehigh Valley Division. This role involves maintaining and repairing a variety of vocational trucks, ensuring they operate safely and efficiently. You'll be part of a dedicated team committed to upholding high standards of safety and quality. With opportunities for training and development, this position offers a chance to grow your skills while contributing to a dynamic work environment. If you're passionate about mechanics and ready to take on new challenges, this is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field.

Benefits

100% Company-paid Health Benefits

401(k) Savings and Investment Plan

Tuition reimbursement programs

Additional training programs

Qualifications

• One-year certificate in diesel mechanics or 2 years of related experience required.
• Class A or B CDL or ability to obtain within one year.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repairs on electric, diesel, and gasoline trucks.
• Ensure adherence to OSHA and safety policies.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Teamwork Skills

Mathematical Skills

Ability to use PPE

Education

One-year certificate in Diesel Mechanics

2 years related experience

Tools

Ignition Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Job description

Overview

Lehigh Valley Division of H&K Group, Inc. is looking for 1st and 2nd shift Shop Mechanics. This self-motivated, organized, competent, and professional individual repairs and maintains 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
• 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
• Read job orders and observe and listen to trucks or equipment in operation to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
• Install new ignition systems, align front wheels, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts.
• Replace gas or diesel engines.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment, and adjust as necessary.
• Lubricate and service vehicles.
• Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to schematic drawings.
• Perform collision repair, sand, prep, and paint.
• Complete all standard maintenance on trucks and equipment and ensure state inspection requirements are met for cars, trucks, and trailers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school in diesel mechanics or a related field OR 2 years of related experience and/or training.
  • Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Class A or B CDL or ability to obtain within one year.
• Clean driving record.
• Customer service and teamwork skills.
• Mathematical skills.
• Willing and able to work a 1st or 2nd 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

• 4 years of related experience and/or training.
• State inspection license.
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries.
• OSHA, MSHA, or other relevant safety certifications.

Physical Demands

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

Work Environment

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

Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the 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.

Pre-employment drug testing (EOE).

Pre-employment physical.