Equipment Specialist

H&K Equipment, Inc
Coraopolis, PA
H&K Equipment is the premier dealer of forklifts, container handlers, railcar movers, utility vehicles, and more in Pittsburgh and the greater tristate area. Headquartered minutes from downtown Pittsburgh and with additional facilities in West Virginia, we sell, rent, service, and rebuild the most unique selection of custom and heavy duty material handling equipment in the industry. Our technicians and in-house capabilities enable us to tackle jobs that no other shop can handle.

We are seeking a highly organized, detail oriented Equipment Specialist to support daily shop operations, and equipment processing. This role is essential to ensuring equipment is accurately received, tracked, detailed, photographed, and prepared for rental, sale, or service. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, excels at multitasking, and communicates effectively across service, parts, and sales teams.

Responsibilities:

Equipment Receiving & Tracking
  • Receive all incoming equipment, including new units, used units, customer repairs, trade-ins, scrap items, and large parts.
  • Review build sheets and verify each item matches the delivered unit.
  • Enter and maintain accurate records in the Shop Jobs spreadsheet and associated Job Packets.
  • Perform status checks on parts orders with the expediter or parts personnel.
  • Track customer-owned equipment while in the shop.
  • Email photos and paperwork to internal stakeholders as needed.
360 Equipment Recording
  • Locate, clean, and prepare units for 360-degree documentation.
  • Check fluids, lights, functions, attachments, and special add-ons.
  • Complete detailed checklists for each unit.
  • Capture 20–30 high-quality images per unit.
  • Tag and stage equipment based on wear, tear, or damage determinations.
  • Retrieve 360 data for sales or shop office inquiries.
Inventory & Yard Coordination
  • Maintain updated lists of equipment ready for rent and units down due to missing parts.
  • Track stock units and their building locations.
  • Move equipment between dock, yard, and buildings as required.
  • Maintain knowledge of equipment history and current location.
Work Order & Job Management
  • Review work orders to ensure all tasks have been completed and confirm job accuracy on the unit.
  • Scan and submit completed job packets.
  • Coordinate attachment and fork needs with parts and sales teams.
  • Assist with rental damage coordination and communication with Parts and Rental Managers.
Assisting in Detailing & Preparation of Equipment
  • Perform extensive detailing of equipment, including units ready for 360 imaging, customer unit
  • Clean cabs, operator areas, windows, mats, and remove grease, fluids, dust, and dirt.
  • Schedule units for wash bay processing or complete hand-cleaning for electric units.
Wash Bay & Dock Maintenance
  • Wash bay operations and schedule equipment parts flow.
  • Inspect units after washing to verify they are ready to ship or move to the next line.
  • Move or tow non-running units as needed.
  • Perform general dock maintenance:
  • Check lift gate and garage door function
  • Maintain a clean and organized shipping area
  • Shovel snow, apply salt, squeegee standing water
Qualifications:
  • Familiarity with various types of equipment
  • Comfortable operating or moving equipment
  • Strong organizational and multitasking skills.
  • Ability to communicate clearly with service, parts, and sales departments.
  • Detail-oriented with an ability to identify wear versus damage.
  • Proficiency with basic computer tools (spreadsheets, email, photo uploads).
  • Ability to work independently and manage shifting priorities.
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
  • Ability to lift, move, or tow equipment as needed.
  • Comfortable working indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
  • Ability to stand, bend, and perform physical tasks related to cleaning and maintenance.
About Us

H&K Equipment is the founding member of the H&K Equipment Group , a growing network of four operating companies that employs hundreds of experts at businesses throughout the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Our companies’ primary specialties include full-service, cradle-to-grave coverage of heavy-duty and customized material handling equipment. From the nation’s busiest ports, to its largest mills, to its biggest infrastructure projects, you’ll find our equipment wherever you find materials on the move. Learn more about the power of our teams at hkequipment.com .

We are an equal opportunity employer.

Posted 2026-01-12

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