H&K Equipment is the premier supplier of forklifts, container handlers, railcar movers, utility vehicles, and more in Pittsburgh and the tristate area. Located 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. We are known for technicians and in-house capabilities that regularly tackle jobs that no other shop can handle.

We are seeking a Shop Service Technician with equipment experience to join our Pittsburgh-area team for immediate hire to service various types of material handling equipment and forklifts at our shop in Coraopolis, PA. This position will require a candidate who can work with limited supervision and has the ability to think and operate independently. Must have your own tools.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to talk to you about joining our group of expert mechanics!

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Inspect, diagnose, and service heavy lift equipment (diesel, electric, or LP) to diagnose technical problems.
Determine required repairs.
Maintain equipment service records.
Conduct regular preventative maintenance tasks.
Test mechanical equipment after repair or assembly to guarantee proper performance and compliance with the manufacturer's specifications.
Hydraulic and diesel experience necessary.
Electrical aptitude preferred
Prior mechanical and technical experience on large mobile equipment preferred.
Knowledge of gas, LP, diesel engines and emission systems is preferred.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, physical exam, and background check.

BENEFITS:

Highly competitive salary commensurate with experience
401(k) with company match
Health insurance (majority paid by company)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Employee Referral bonus program
Weekly pay schedule

ABOUT US:

H&K Equipment is the founding member of the Forged Industrial Group, a 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 will 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.

About the company

H&K Equipment provides a broad range of material handling and industrial cleaning equipment and services to businesses across Western Pennsylvania, West Virginia, North America, and beyond. It serves as a full-service equipment partner, offering new and used lift trucks, loaders, railcar movers, personnel carriers, cleaning machines, and more from over two dozen top brands. The company supports its customers with a large rental fleet, technical and parts support, fabrication, remanufacturing, field services, and other material handling solutions. It also offers OSHA-compliant safety training, including operator courses and a train-the-trainer program to keep workplaces compliant. By combining equipment sales, rentals, parts and service, and safety training, H&K Equipment scales its offerings to meet projects of any size, anytime, anywhere.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Coraopolis, Pennsylvania

Founded

1935

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

Hyundai named H&K a West Virginia dealer in August 2026, adding a new product line.
The company reports over 150 technicians across three full-service locations, strengthening service revenue.
H&K's network spans the Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and parts of the Midwest, widening reach.

What critics are saying

Hyundai's 2026 dealer expansion exposes H&K to brand-channel pressure and margin compression.
Capital tied up in new sites and inventory raises cash strain if equipment demand slows.
Forged Industrial Group consolidation makes H&K vulnerable to any parent-level financing stress.

What makes H&K Equipment unique

H&K Equipment anchors Forged Industrial Group's Mid-Atlantic material-handling network in Coraopolis.
It sells Taylor, UniCarriers, Trackmobile, Komatsu, and Nilfisk-Advance from one dealership.
The 2026 Huntington facility expanded West Virginia service coverage with Hyundai construction equipment.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Referral Bonus

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Paid Vacation

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