Truck Shop Mechanic-2nd Shift

Handwerk Contractors (Harrisburg Division), a division of the H&K Group, Inc., is seeking a self-motivated, organized, and professional 2nd Shift Truck Mechanic to repair and maintain electric, diesel, and gasoline vocational trucks.

About the role

Based in Hummelstown, PA, this position involves working a 2nd shift schedule with hours regularly exceeding 40 in a week and 8 in a day. The role operates in a loud environment and may require outdoor work in various conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform all work adhering to OSHA and H&K Safety policies.
• Read job orders and observe/listen to trucks or equipment in operation to diagnose malfunctions and plan work procedures.
• Install new ignition systems, align front wheels, change or recharge batteries, and replace transmissions and other parts.
• Replace gas or diesel engines.
• Examine protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices on trucks and equipment; make adjustments as needed.
• Lubricate and service vehicles.
• Fabricate special lifting or towing attachments, hydraulic systems, shields, or other devices according to schematic drawings.
• Perform collision repair, sanding, prepping, and painting.
• Complete all standard maintenance on trucks and equipment, ensuring state inspection requirements are met for cars, trucks, and trailers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school in diesel mechanics or a related field OR 2 years of related experience and/or training.
• Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.
• Class A or B CDL or ability to obtain within one year.
• Clean driving record.
• Customer service and teamwork skills.
• Basic mathematical skills.
• Willing and able to work a 2nd shift schedule.
• Ability to fit test and utilize appropriate PPE as needed.
• Ability to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• 4 years of related experience and/or training.
• State Inspection license.
• Experience working in heavy civil construction, road construction, or quarries.
• OSHA, MSHA, or other relevant safety certifications.

Physical Demands

• Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, talk, hear, climb, balance, and crawl.
• Frequently required to stoop, crouch, kneel, use hands to finger, feel, and grasp.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.

Pay

$18–$35 per hour, depending on skill set.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid health benefits.
• 401(k) savings and investment plan.
• Tuition reimbursement programs for qualifying employees and approved programs.
• Additional training programs, including on-the-job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer-offered training, and more.