Diesel Shop Mechanic

Primary Functions

• Repair, diagnose, overhaul, and recondition maintenance of company heavy equipment and OTR equipment.

Main Responsibilities

• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments while maintaining a safe work environment and safe work habits.
• Recondition, repair, service, and assemble any machines / industrial equipment.
• Determine what repairs are needed based on diagnosing problems.
• Perform any inspections as required.
• Maintain records and account for all time, parts, and supplies used in repairing and servicing equipment.
• Prepare all reports and forms required in conjunction with job assignments.
• Report to Shop Management any additional work required to ensure proper operation and safety of equipment.
• Participate in service training programs required for development of skills and knowledge.
• Maintain a clean work area / vehicle and perform work in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Bring to the attention of the Shop Management any shop tools, equipment or vehicle that is not in a serviceable condition or is unsafe to use.
• Operate trucks and equipment with extreme care and caution.
• Maintain and care for shop tools, equipment, vehicles, and other employee’s belongings.
• Reports to work on time, as scheduled.
• Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts, varying shifts, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to operate company vehicles and follow all motor vehicle state safety laws.
• Must supply own tools.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License and maintain a clean driving record.
• Pass Pre-Employment drug test.
• Special certificates are required in order to work on air brakes or to be qualified to replace coolant in air conditioning systems.
• Knowledge of industrial and OTR equipment maintenance and operation.
• Ability to perform basic repairs and required maintenance.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely around job sites and shop.

Education, Skill, and / or Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years related experience (preferred).
• Stay current with technical changes.
• Proficient knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to communicate effectively with teammates.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Must be able to self-manage / self-motivate.
• Flexible schedule (weekends or overtime).
• Able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, schematics, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
• Able to describe work completed on routine reports and correspondence.
• Able to apply basic mechanical principles to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Develop skills in disassembly, assembly and repair of components and machines.
• Quick learner with the ability to think out of the box.

Work Environment

• Shop Mechanic regularly works in a service shop or job site setting and is exposed to frequently changing temperatures, wet or humid conditions, noise, vibration, fumes, odors, dust, and close proximity to moving mechanical parts.

Physical Demands

• Ability to work using Personal Protective Equipment, including respirators, welding shields, hard hats, vests, safety glasses, goggles, gloves and etc.
• Able to use full range of motion for back, arms, hands, and fingers.
• Able to use full range of motion for both legs, including climbing, twisting, squatting, and pushing with both legs.
• Able to use hand tools, fuel hoses, lubrication systems on all equipment
• Able to climb onto or down from mobile construction equipment, typically 3-4 feet of climbing, for service and inspection.
• The employee is frequently required to lift or carry loads greater than 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and color vision.
• The employee is regularly required to talk or hear at moderate noise levels.

What CRH Offers You

• Hightly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

• CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Cleland Site Prep, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.