Mechanics

Maryland Division/HTI, a division of H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Mechanic to repair and maintain diesel and gasoline heavy equipment. The ideal candidate is energetic, self-motivated, organized, competent, and professional.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA, PA and DoT regulations, and H&K Safety policies
• Drive to various locations in the Western PA regions for work
• Review job orders and observe and listen to equipment in operators/truck drivers/shop leaders to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures
• Identify parts for repairs or replacement for all systems on equipment/trucks when needed
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices on equipment/trucks and make adjustments
• Dismantle equipment/trucks to examine parts for defect or to remove defective part
• Replace defective part with new part or repair or reproduce part from various kinds of metal
• Assemble and test operate machine or test drive trucks to verify correction of malfunction and to confirm that it meets manufacturer specifications
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines
• Perform diagnostics through the use of computers and various equipment
• Perform front end inspection and alignments
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution OR relevant experience and/or training
• Clean driving record
• Customer Service and Teamwork
• General computer knowledge as well as Caterpillar software (ET & SIS)
• Ability to use mechanics hand tools, torch, and welder
• Ability to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job)

Preferred Qualifications

• Related experience and/or training
• Technical school or college in the heavy equipment field
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• CDL A
• OSHA, MSHA, or other relevant safety certifications

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, or sit
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl
• Drive up to two hours
• Use hands to finger or feel
• Talk and hear
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds

Work Environment

• Occasional exposure to moving parts
• Fumes and airborne particles
• Noise level is loud at times
• At times required to work outdoors in all environments
• Hours regularly exceed 40 hours a week and 8 hours a day

Pay

$18–$40 an hour, depending on skill level.

Benefits

• 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
• Company vehicle