Overview
The H&K Group, Inc. is seeking a Road Mechanic to repair and maintain diesel and gasoline heavy equipment and trucks in the field. The ideal candidate should be 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 equipment to determine malfunctions and plan work procedures.
- Identify parts for repairs or replacement on equipment/trucks as 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 corrections of malfunctions.
- Overhaul gas or diesel engines.
- Perform diagnostics using computers and various equipment.
- Conduct front end inspections and alignments.
- Complete 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).
Benefits
Additional Information
- Pay range is $18-$40 an hour, dependent on skill level.
- Hours regularly exceed 40 hours a week and 8 hours a day.
- Occasional exposure to moving parts, fumes, airborne particles, and loud noise levels.
- Required to work outdoors in all environments.