Herk & Associates - Heavy Equipment Jobs

10/05/2026

Hiring an executive is different from filling almost any other position in your organization - and in the heavy equipment industry, specialization matters.
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Your next CEO, President, Vice President, Director, or General Manager needs more than an impressive resume. They may need to understand multi-location operations, dealer and manufacturer relationships, parts and service, P&L responsibility, market expansion, and the unique challenges of leading an equipment organization.

And many of the leaders you want to reach aren't actively searching or scrolling job boards. Finding them requires a proactive executive search strategy backed by people who understand the industry.

In our latest article, “Executive Recruiting in the Heavy Equipment Industry: Why Specialization Matters,” we explore what makes executive search different, why industry knowledge matters, and what equipment organizations should consider when searching for their next leader.

If an executive hire is in your future, this one is worth the read. 👇

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09/25/2026

Nashville brought the boots, the big conversations, and A LOT of powerhouse women. ⚙🚧🔥

Herk & Associates was incredibly proud to be part of the 2026 AED Women in Equipment Conference and even prouder to sponsor a speaking session and have our President, Jessika Dunn, take the stage!

Jessika and Tracy spent the week connecting with women from across the equipment industry, swapping stories, building relationships, and celebrating the women who are helping shape where this industry goes next.

And honestly? We left feeling pretty dang inspired. 💪

As recruiters in the heavy equipment industry, we get to work with some seriously talented people every day. Getting the chance to meet so many driven, accomplished, and downright boss women in one place was something we won’t take for granted.

Huge thank you to AED for bringing this community together and to every woman we met, laughed with, learned from, and connected with along the way.

Here’s to more women leading, building, selling, managing, and changing the equipment industry. 🥂

Until next time, Nashville. ❤️‍🔥👢

09/22/2026

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09/10/2026

September is keeping the Herk & Associates team on the move. ✈️🌎

This month, our team is heading from Southern California to Nashville and all the way to Italy for industry conferences, client events, and opportunities to connect with the people who make the equipment world what it is.

We’re especially proud that several of these opportunities came through invitations from industry partners and longtime clients. To us, that says a lot about the relationships our team works hard to build and maintain.

We don’t just recruit in the heavy equipment industry. We stay involved in it. We show up, build relationships, and keep our finger on the pulse of the people and companies moving it forward.

Catch our Herk & Associates team out and about this September. Come say hello, we'd love to chat! 👋

09/09/2026

What is The Herk Difference?

It’s knowing the industry. Building relationships that last. And giving our clients recruiting solutions they can rely on year after year.
We’re proud to have worked with Sakai America for the past eight years, supporting their hiring needs through both our Full-Service Recruiting and Direct Hire Job Board.

Partnerships like this are what The Herk Difference is all about. 💙
Whether you need hands-on recruiting support for a critical hire or a better way to get your openings in front of equipment industry professionals, our team is here to help.

Thank you to the Sakai team for your continued trust in Herk & Associates and for sharing these kind words!

Ready to experience The Herk Difference for your next hire? Let’s talk.

09/01/2026

We’re honored to be named #1 in Phoenix. 🏆

Being recognized by Best in Phoenix as the #1 recruiting agency in Phoenix is an incredible honor — especially because our business has always been built around one thing: knowing the industries and people we serve.

Since 1998, Herk & Associates has focused on heavy equipment, construction, and industrial recruiting — helping dealerships, manufacturers, rental companies, and equipment businesses find the people they need to grow.

With a network of 190,000+ industry professionals and a team dedicated specifically to equipment recruiting, we’ve built our business on experience, relationships, and results.

And hearing that reflected in the words of our clients makes this recognition even more meaningful.

Thank you to Best in Phoenix for the recognition, and to every client, candidate, and partner who has trusted Herk & Associates along the way.

Looking for an equipment recruiting partner who knows your industry? Let’s talk.



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07/08/2026

Recruiting isn't just about making placements, it's about showing up. 🌄

This week, Shawn Ramirez was on the road in Colorado, spending time with clients, meeting new industry professionals, and connecting with veteran candidates who are exploring their next career opportunity.

One stop included a visit with Ditch Witch of the Rockies, a client we've been proud to partner with for more than a decade. Relationships like these aren't built through emails alone. They're built through conversations, trust, and taking the time to understand each organization's people, culture, and hiring goals.

Shawn also represented Herk & Associates at the RecruitMilitary Job Fair at Fort Carson, where he connected with talented veterans preparing for their next chapter. As a veteran himself, helping service members transition into rewarding careers within the equipment industry is something he's especially passionate about.

We believe the best recruiting happens long before a position opens. It starts with being present, staying connected, and investing in the relationships that make this industry so strong.
Thank you to everyone who welcomed Shawn this week! We're grateful for every conversation and every opportunity to partner with you.

07/07/2026

The best recruiting partnerships start with understanding the business not just the job description 🤝

Before we start a search, we spend time understanding your challenges, your culture, and your goals. Because finding talent is only part of the equation. Finding the right talent is what matters.

If you're hiring in construction, agriculture, material handling, trucking, rental, or manufacturing, we'd love to help.

📩 Send us a message, visit our website, or give us a call to start the conversation!

07/01/2026

What is an open position actually costing your business? 📉💸

Most companies only calculate salary.
Very few calculate:

📉Lost productivity
📉Lost sales
📉Employee burnout
📉Delayed growth
📉Increased turnover

That's where the real cost lives.
If you've been trying to fill a critical role and aren't getting traction, let's talk about how we can help.

06/25/2026

One of the biggest hiring mistakes we see?
Assuming great candidates will wait. They won't.

Top talent often receives multiple calls, interviews, and offers simultaneously.

The companies winning today aren't necessarily offering the highest salaries. They're moving quickly.

If your hiring process takes three weeks to schedule a first interview, you're likely losing candidates before you ever meet them.

Want to compare your process against what we're seeing across the industry? Reach out to our team.