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Heavy Equipment Recruiting & Executive Search | Herk & Associates

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Why Herk & Associates?

Heavy Equipment Recruiting Experts

Recruiting is what we do. The equipment industry is what we know. H&A combines deep industry expertise with a proven recruiting approach to identify the people who make businesses stronger.

What We Cover

Our Recruiting Expertise Includes

Two decades placing talent across every corner of the heavy equipment industry — from the shop floor to the executive suite. Herk & Associates recruits sales, service, parts, operations, and executive talent for heavy equipment dealers, manufacturers, and rental companies across the United States and Canada.

Wheel loader
Construction
Tractor
Agriculture
Forklift
Material Handling
Semi truck
Trucking
Mining Truck
Mining
Generator
Power Generation
Steam Roller
Paving
Crane
Cranes
Forestry Equipment
Forestry
Municipal equipment
Municipal

Recruiting Built Around Your Business

From hard-to-fill technical positions to high-impact leadership roles, our heavy equipment recruiters bring the industry knowledge, network, and persistence to find the right people for equipment dealers, manufacturers, and rental companies.

Industry Expertise

Heavy equipment, material handling, construction, agriculture and related industries.

Targeted Search

We proactively identify qualified equipment industry professionals beyond your traditional applicant pool.

Candidate Screening

Evaluated for experience, qualifications and overall fit before being presented.

Nationwide Reach

An extensive network of equipment professionals across the United States and Canada.

Positions We Commonly Recruit
Executive Leadership Sales Service Parts Operations Management Accounting Supply Chain Engineering

FULL SERVICE RECRUITING
You need great people, we do the digging!

Find out how our expert heavy equipment recruiting team can help you find your next employee.

Common Questions

Heavy Equipment Recruiting FAQs

What does a heavy equipment recruiter do?

A heavy equipment recruiter identifies, evaluates, and presents qualified candidates for roles specific to equipment dealers, manufacturers, and rental companies — from sales and service to executive leadership — rather than recruiting generically across industries.

What positions does Herk & Associates recruit for?

H&A recruits for Executive Leadership, Sales, Service, Parts, Operations, Management, Accounting, Supply Chain, and Engineering positions within the heavy equipment industry.

Does H&A recruit executives for equipment dealers and manufacturers?

Yes. Our Full-Service Recruiting covers searches ranging from specialized industry positions through executive and leadership roles for equipment dealers, manufacturers, and rental companies.

Does Herk & Associates recruit nationwide?

Yes. H&A recruits across the United States and Canada through an established network of heavy equipment industry professionals.

What industries does H&A specialize in?

H&A specializes in the heavy equipment industry, including construction, agriculture, material handling, mining, power generation, paving, cranes, forestry, municipal, and trucking equipment sectors.

What's the difference between Full-Service Recruiting and the Direct Hire Job Board?

Full-Service Recruiting pairs you with a dedicated H&A recruiter who sources, screens, and presents candidates. The Direct Hire Job Board lets you advertise an open position directly to H&A's network of heavy equipment industry professionals.

Client Success Stories

What Our Heavy Equipment Recruiting Partners Are Saying

Working with Herk & Associates was a great experience. They were honest and transparent throughout the process, keeping us informed every step of the way.

TyLynn AubolButler Machinery Company

We have had the pleasure of working with Herk & Associates for many years. Kevin and the Herk team have always gone above and beyond to understand our hiring needs.

Stevie MorrisWirtgen America

Herk has consistently delivered outstanding candidates who are exactly what we're looking for. Their recruiters truly take the time to understand our needs.

John HanniganLinder Industrial Machinery Co.

We have been highly successful with the Direct Hire Job Board and the Full-Service Recruiting. They have outstanding employees and customer service!

Tony CochranSakai America

BG consistently delivers top tier candidates. She makes hiring new people easier and more reliable, and we know we're getting a qualified candidate.

Barry JacksonHERC-U-LIFT

Herk's professionalism and deep understanding of the Construction machinery industry enables them to support what LGMG is looking for.

Angus XieLGMG North America

They are the best in the industry for equipment related employee recruitment. Their specialized focus brings candidates that already have industry experience.

Jason CooverOdra Road Sweepers

Amie has been professional, personable, provides quick turnaround, and surfaces great candidates.

Whitney DotsonPrinoth LLC

Their recruitment services and industry-specific job board helped us effectively reach qualified candidates. The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.

Clara GrangerAlta Equipment Group

Working with Herk & Associates was a great experience. They were honest and transparent throughout the process, keeping us informed every step of the way.

TyLynn AubolButler Machinery Company

We have had the pleasure of working with Herk & Associates for many years. Kevin and the Herk team have always gone above and beyond to understand our hiring needs.

Stevie MorrisWirtgen America

Herk has consistently delivered outstanding candidates who are exactly what we're looking for. Their recruiters truly take the time to understand our needs.

John HanniganLinder Industrial Machinery Co.

We have been highly successful with the Direct Hire Job Board and the Full-Service Recruiting. They have outstanding employees and customer service!

Tony CochranSakai America

BG consistently delivers top tier candidates. She makes hiring new people easier and more reliable, and we know we're getting a qualified candidate.

Barry JacksonHERC-U-LIFT

Herk's professionalism and deep understanding of the Construction machinery industry enables them to support what LGMG is looking for.

Angus XieLGMG North America

They are the best in the industry for equipment related employee recruitment. Their specialized focus brings candidates that already have industry experience.

Jason CooverOdra Road Sweepers

Amie has been professional, personable, provides quick turnaround, and surfaces great candidates.

Whitney DotsonPrinoth LLC

Their recruitment services and industry-specific job board helped us effectively reach qualified candidates. The team was responsive, knowledgeable, and easy to work with.

Clara GrangerAlta Equipment Group
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