Road Mechanic

H&K Group, Inc. is a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies providing complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value.

About the role

We are looking for a Road Mechanic to repair and maintain diesel and gasoline heavy equipment and trucks in the field. 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 Lehigh Valley area
• Review job orders and observe/listen to equipment in operators/truck drivers/shop leaders to determine malfunction and 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 defects or to remove defective parts
• Replace defective parts with new parts or repair/reproduce parts from various kinds of metal
• Assemble and test operate machines or test drive trucks to verify correction of malfunction and confirm it meets manufacturer specifications
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines
• Perform diagnostics through the use of computers and various equipment
• Perform front-end inspections 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
• CDL B
• Clean driving record
• Customer service and teamwork skills
• 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

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

Pay

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