Road Mechanic

Overview

Handwerk Contractors (Harrisburg Division), a division of H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Road Mechanic to repair and maintain diesel and gasoline heavy equipment and trucks in the field for our Western PA divisions. The ideal candidate is energetic, self‑motivated, organized, competent, and professional.

Why work for H&K Group, Inc.?

• 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

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

Essential Duties and 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 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 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 it meets manufacturer specifications.
• Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
• Perform diagnostics using computers and various equipment.
• Perform front‑end inspection and alignments.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Skills, Education, and Experience

• 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
• 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 Skills, Education, and Experience

• Related experience and/or training
• High school diploma or equivalent (such as the GED) from an accredited educational institution
• 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

• 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

• 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

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. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.

Pre‑employment drug testing (EOE)

Pre‑employment Physical