Mechanic

About the role

The Mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers and other wheeled vehicles by performing the following duties.

Job Responsibilities

• Examines and diagnoses vehicle problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods
• Discusses extensive or difficult in-depth repairs with Terminal Manager, and/or Supervisor
• Demonstrate and enforce CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (i.e. lockout tagout policies, hazard assessment)
• Makes sure shop and all repairs are in compliance with OSHA regulations
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets
• Plans all routine work procedures
• Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection
• Removes components for repair of replacement such as, but not limited to: alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drivelines, gearboxes, pump, rollers, etc
• Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems, and components
• Inspects and replaces parts such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, bearings, and all other components as described above
• Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components
• Some regional traveling required to repair company equipment
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with acceptable industry standards
• Performs occasional cutting and welding utilizing both gas and electric welding equipment
• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades
• Enters work orders on system for equipment inventory purposes
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Able to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute with exactness instructions given in both verbal and written form
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
• Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations, understanding instructions given by supervisor, possess common sense
• Able to deal with mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Possession of valid Driver's License; prefer Class A or Class B CDL or the ability to obtain such a license within the new employee evaluation period (180 days) with driving record that meets company requirements in order to retrieve or test drive company commercial vehicles
• Forklift certified or willing to obtain
• TWIC preferred or willing to obtain

Working Conditions

• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors

Physical Requirements

• Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors