Road Mechanic

About the role

Blooming Glen Contractors, Inc., a partner of H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a Road Mechanic to repair and maintain diesel and gasoline heavy equipment and trucks in the field.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to OSHA, PA, and DoT regulations and H&K Safety policies
• Review job orders and observe equipment to identify malfunctions and plan work procedures
• Identify and replace parts for all systems on equipment and trucks when needed
• Examine protective guards, bolts, and safety devices on equipment and trucks and make necessary adjustments
• Dismantle equipment and trucks to inspect parts for defects or remove defective parts
• Replace defective parts with new parts or repair/reproduce parts from various metals
• Assemble and test-operate machines or test-drive trucks to verify corrections and ensure compliance with manufacturers' specifications
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines
• Perform diagnostics using computers and various equipment
• Perform front-end inspections and alignments
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CDL license
• Clean driving record
• Customer service and teamwork skills
• Basic computer knowledge and Caterpillar software (ET & SIS)
• Ability to use mechanics hand tools, torch, and welder
• Ability to fit test and utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Physical ability to meet job requirements (standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, driving)

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Relevant experience and/or training in heavy equipment field
• Experience in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries
• OSHA, MSHA, or other relevant safety certifications (preferred)

Skills

• General computer knowledge
• Technical school or college education in heavy equipment field (preferred)
• Experience with Caterpillar software (ET & SIS) (preferred)

Benefits

• 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 training, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
• Company vehicle

Pay

$18-$40 per hour, depending on skill level.

Schedule

Hours regularly exceed 40 hours a week and 8 hours a day.