Heavy equipment mechanic

Job Title: Heavy Equipment Shop Mechanic

Company: Kurtz Trading LLC

Location: Littlestown, Pa

Job Type: Full-Time, Hourly, Overtime

The Opportunity: Shop-Based Equipment Specialist

Are you a skilled Heavy Equipment Mechanic seeking a stable, shop-based role with a diverse range of work? Join our dedicated team at Kurtz Trading LLC, a leader in retail, and wholesale of used equipment at our auction facility in Littlestown, Pa.

We are seeking a reliable and experienced technician to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and critical repairs on a diverse selection of equipment, including excavators, dozers, loaders, skid steers, tractors, forklifts, and aerial lifts etc. This role isperformed both indoors and outdoors.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Systematically diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic faults using specialized diagnostic tools and software in the shop environment.

• Major Repair & Overhaul: Perform major and minor repairs, including comprehensive overhauls on diesel engines, transmissions, final drives, and complex hydraulic components.

• Equipment Testing: Safely operate and test repaired machinery in the equipment yard to ensure quality and performance.

• Documentation: Accurately complete detailed service reports, maintenance logs, and parts requisitions using digital systems.

• Safety & Compliance: Adhere strictly to all company safety policies and procedures, ensuring all work is performed in a safe manner, regardless of location (shop or yard).

• Motivation: Be self-motivated and complete work in a timely and efficient manner.

• Organization: keep a clean and orderly work environment, put tools away, and clean up after yourself.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 3-5 years of hands-on experience as a heavy equipment mechanic, diesel technician, or similar shop-based role.

• Technical Proficiency: Demonstrated expertise in diagnosing and repairing diesel engines(Tier 3/4/5), complex hydraulic systems, and vehicle electrical/electronic systems.

• Tools: Must possess a comprehensive set of personal trade tools required for the job.

• Licenses: Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.

• Record: Must have a clean backgroundand be able to pass a drug screening.

• Physical Ability: Ability to lift heavy components (up to 50 lbs), stand for long periods, and work comfortably in the shop environment and outdoors in the yard.

Schedule

• Monday- Friday 7AM-5PM (50 Hrs.)

• Sale day flexibility needed

• 1-2 Saturdays Per Year

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a recognized vocational or technical school program focusing on Diesel Technology or Heavy Equipment Repair.

• Certifications from major manufacturers.

• Experience with welding and fabrication.

Benefits & Compensation

• Compensation: Competitive hourly wage based on experience with overtime after 40 hours.

• Benefit: Paid 30 min lunch break with company provided drinks and snacks.

• Retirement: Retirement plan with 4% company matching after 1 year of employment.

• Time Off: Paid sick time and paid major holidays.

• Vacation Pay: 1 week paid vacation after 1 year of employment.

• Bonus: Bi-monthly profit-sharing bonus after 1 year of employment

• Support: Company provided service truck and laundry cleaning service after a trial period of employment.

To Apply: Please submit your resume detailing your heavy equipment experience to Ben Kurtz at [email protected] or by phone at 443-605-4400.

Job Type: Full-time

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Retirement plan

Work Location: In person