Diesel Mechanic

Under the immediate direction of the Shop Manager, the Diesel Mechanic will have a 60/40 work split between shop and mobile repairs at area Ready-Mix plants.

Key Responsibilities/Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED required
• Three or more years of heavy-duty diesel, fleet, construction-equipment, or mobile-equipment maintenance experience preferred.
• Trade School or related technical-school training, military mechanical experience, or directly related credentials may substitue for part of the experience requirements.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) and safe driving record preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems to perform repair work
• Basic welding skills
• Ability to read and write in English
• 40 hours per week and overtime on an as needed basis

Work Requirements

• Observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunctions.
• Use diagnostic software to do advanced troubleshooting
• Reads manuals, uses hand tools, power tools to perform repairs and maintenance to electrical systems, power transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems to perform repair work
• Replaces rollers and other wear items as required
• Performs welding, repair and fabrication
• Assists Senior Mechanic as needed
• Performs data entry on all services performed
• Operates mobile equipment as needed
• Delivers technical advice to Ready Mix Truck Drivers and other mobile equipment operators.
• Maintains parts inventory and orders of parts and supplies as needed
• Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedure required during certain procedures
• May make service calls at other plants or emergency roadside repairs as needed
• Assists with training co-workers as needed
• General clean-up of work areas
• Follows safety policies and procedures as written
• Participates in the shop safety program and conduct tailgate safety meeting.
• Performs other duties as required

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work requires the ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Work requires the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Work requires the ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet
• Work requires the ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
• Work requires the ability to use vibration tools
• Work requires the ability to perform work white lying on back tar for prolonged periods of time and in some cases cramped quarters
• Work requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
• Work is performed 50% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather and 50% indoors