Road Mechanic

About the role

Handwerk Contractors (Harrisburg Division), a division of H&K Group, Inc., seeks a Road Mechanic to repair and maintain diesel and gasoline heavy equipment and trucks in the field for their Western PA divisions.

Responsibilities

• Adhere 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 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 examine parts for defects or to 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 of malfunctions and ensure compliance with manufacturer specifications
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines
• Perform diagnostics using computers and various equipment
• Perform front-end inspections and alignments
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CDL
• 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) as needed
• Physical ability to meet job requirements (standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, driving, lifting up to 75 pounds)

Preferred Skills, Education, And Experience

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

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• CDL
• CDL A
• OSHA, MSHA, or other relevant safety certifications

Skills

• General computer knowledge
• Technical school or college in the heavy equipment field
• Customer service and teamwork skills
• Ability to use mechanics hand tools, torch, and welder
• Ability to fit test and utilize appropriate PPE as needed
• Physical ability to meet job requirements (standing, walking, sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, driving, lifting up to 75 pounds)

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, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and more
Company vehicle
Pre-employment drug testing
EOE

Pay

Pay Range: $18-40
Pay is dependent upon skill level.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits

Company Information

H&K Group, Inc. is a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for 50 years. H&K provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. 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. H&K invests in its people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within the company.