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.
The Pottstown 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. 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
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Perform all work adhering to OSHA, PA and DoT regulations, and H&K Safety policies
Reviews job orders and observes and listens to equipment in operators/truck drivers/shop leaders to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.
Identify parts for repairs or replacement for all systems on equipment/trucks when needed.
Examines protective guards, loose bolts and specified safety devices on equipment/trucks and makes adjustments.
Dismantles equipment/trucks to examine parts for defect or to remove defective part.
Replaces defective part with new part or repairs or reproduces part from various kinds of metal.
Assembles and test operates machine or test drive trucks to verify correction of malfunction and to confirm that it meets manufactures specifications.
Overhauls gas or diesel engines.
Performs diagnostics through the use of computers and carious equipment.
Performs front end inspection and alignments.
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
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
Physical Demands
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
Work Environment
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 Group, Inc.’s (H&K’s)Pottstown Division (formerly Reading Site Contractors) has been a proud member of our heavy civil construction team since 1998. H&K’s Pottstown Division provides complete heavy civil construction and contracting services to customers and clients throughout the Berks, Chester, and Montgomery County PA region and beyond. From our strategic location in Pottstown, PA, we estimate, manage, and operate close to all of our high-quality project work; our customers and clients demand this attention, and we deliver.
The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.
Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.
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.