Truck Technician

About the role

Material Transport Co., a CRH company, is a hauler of rock, sand, cement, and salt primarily operating in the Kansas City metropolitan area. Passionate about trucking, it prioritizes safety in a family-focused, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical inspections, maintenance, and repairs on Ready Mix Trucks, End Dump Trucks, Tractors, Trailers, and Heavy Construction Equipment.
• Diagnose complex mechanical issues, analyze malfunctions, and deliver effective solutions to ensure maximum equipment reliability and performance.
• Dismantle, rebuild, and maintain a wide range of equipment using advanced tools and techniques.
• Conduct parts examinations for wear and damage, utilizing precision instruments like micrometers and gauges.
• Replace and overhaul major components: engines, transmissions, motors, hydraulic systems, and beyond.
• Test, operate, and fine-tune equipment to guarantee optimal efficiency and safety.
• Demonstrate welding expertise by restoring structural and mechanical components.
• Lead and mentor team members during cleaning, assembly, and disassembly operations.
• Document your work with accurate time and parts records—your attention to detail keeps us compliant and efficient.
• Take initiative by suggesting improvements, redesigns, or alternative solutions to technical challenges.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment to the highest standards.
• Collaborate with fellow maintenance staff to ensure the fleet is always ready for action.
• Take initiative by suggesting improvements, redesigns, or alternative solutions to technical challenges.
• Document your work with accurate time and parts records—your attention to detail keeps us compliant and efficient.
• Take initiative by suggesting improvements, redesigns, or alternative solutions to technical challenges.
• Collaborate with fellow maintenance staff to ensure the fleet is always ready for action.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required; associate’s degree or technical certification in Heavy Equipment Maintenance a plus.
• Minimum 3–6 months of hands-on experience with heavy equipment maintenance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ASE certifications and a valid CDL (A or B) preferred; clean driving record is a strong asset.
• Have basic hand tools and sockets up to 1/2 inch.

Qualifications

• 18 years or older with the ability to pass pre-employment physical, drug screen, and background check.
• DOT medical card (if applicable) and compliance with all OSHA/MSHA safety procedures.
• Team player mentality: ready to collaborate, assist, and deliver results for the group.
• Willingness to travel, work nights or weekends as needed—flexibility is key for our industry.
• Commitment to personal and team safety, including correct PPE use in all relevant environments.
• Adherence to all Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as outlined by the US DOT.

Skills

• Exceptional problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities—resourceful, analytical, and independent.
• Solid understanding of workplace hazards and safety best practices.
• Proficient in reading, writing, and basic math; able to maintain precise records.
• Effective communicator—clear, professional, and collaborative in all interactions.
• Aptitude for using modern technology, including research and repair resources on the internet.

Physical & Work Environment Requirements

• Frequently required to climb, balance, and perform tasks involving physical agility.
• Regularly sit, climb, and use hand signals or equipment; occasionally stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, stoop, crouch, or reach above shoulder height.
• Lift and move objects weighing up to 25-50 lbs as needed.
• Work primarily outdoors, often in extreme weather and environmental conditions.
• Comfortable working in all weather conditions; exposed to jobsite hazards such as moving machinery, high places, airborne particles, and loud environments.
• Must have specific vision abilities, including close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception, to operate equipment safely.
• Reasonable accommodations provided as necessary to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly 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.

Join Us

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