Shop Service Mechanic

H&K Equipment, Inc; Coraopolis (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Health insurance (majority paid by company)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Employee referral bonus program

Weekly pay schedule

Job summary

H&K Equipment, Inc is recruiting a Shop Service Technician for their Pittsburgh-area team. This position involves servicing various material handling equipment and forklifts at our Coraopolis location. Candidates need hydraulic and diesel experience, the ability to work independently with their own tools, and pass pre-employment evaluations.

The role offers a highly competitive salary, benefits including 401(k), health, dental, and vision insurance, and a weekly pay schedule. Join a team known for tackling unique challenges in heavy-duty material handling.

Qualifications

• Must have your own tools.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical exam, and background check.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, diagnose, and service heavy lift equipment.
• Determine required repairs.
• Maintain equipment service records.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks.
• Test mechanical equipment post-repair.

Skills

Hydraulic experience

Electrical aptitude

Mechanical experience on large mobile equipment

Knowledge of gas, LP, diesel engines

Job description

H&K Equipment is the premier supplier of forklifts, container handlers, railcar movers, utility vehicles, and more in Pittsburgh and the tristate area. Located 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. We are known for technicians and in‑house capabilities that regularly tackle jobs that no other shop can handle.

We are seeking a Shop Service Technician with equipment experience to join our Pittsburgh‑area team for immediate hire to service various types of material handling equipment and forklifts at our shop in Coraopolis, PA. This position will require a candidate who can work with limited supervision and has the ability to think and operate independently. Must have your own tools.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk to you about joining our group of expert mechanics!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Inspect, diagnose, and service heavy lift equipment (diesel, electric, or LP) to diagnose technical problems.
• Determine required repairs.
• Maintain equipment service records.
• Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks.
• Test mechanical equipment after repair or assembly to guarantee proper performance and compliance with the manufacturer's specifications.
• Hydraulic and diesel experience necessary.
• Electrical aptitude preferred.
• Prior mechanical and technical experience on large mobile equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of gas, LP, diesel engines and emission systems is preferred.
• Must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug test, physical exam, and background check.

BENEFITS:

• Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health insurance (majority paid by company).
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Weekly pay schedule.

ABOUT US:

H&K Equipment is the founding member of the H&K Equipment Group, a 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.