Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Vulcan Materials Company•Lorton, VA

5d•$28 - $47

About The Position

Vulcan Materials Company is hiring a Diesel Fleet Mechanic to service, repair, adjust, maintain, and test Concrete Ready Mix Trucks and support equipment. The role includes routine preventative maintenance, failure analysis, corrective repairs, troubleshooting defects, and completing accurate work orders. The mechanic also communicates with personnel to support safe and preventative vehicle maintenance and uses a range of shop tools and equipment. The position requires prioritizing safety and following MSHA, lockout/tagout, and environmental standards. It involves physical work such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. The mechanic must be willing to work overtime and extended hours based on customer and company demands, work outdoors in all weather conditions, and tolerate loud noises. The advertised hourly range is $28.25–$46.86. Vulcan also advertises a $1,500 sign-on bonus. Full-time Ready-Mix employees are covered by a Year-Round 30-hour Weekly Guarantee. Night-shift employees in the Mideast Division may receive a 10% shift differential for working designated hours.

Requirements

Previous experience in the mechanical field is required.
Ability to read memos and instructions and communicate verbally with fellow employees to solve problems.
Basic math skills, including adding, subtracting, and understanding basic units of measurement.
Willingness to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather and tolerate loud noises.

Nice To Haves

MED HVY Truck ASE Certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Prioritize safety for oneself and others, following MSHA, lockout/tagout, and environmental rules and procedures.
Service, repair, adjust, maintain, and test Concrete Ready Mix Trucks and support equipment.
Perform preventative maintenance, including lubrication, adjustments, failure analysis, and corrective repairs.
Repair hydraulic hoses, lighting, brakes, suspension, and air-conditioning systems.
Inspect mobile equipment, troubleshoot errors, diagnose defects, and perform repairs as needed.
Create legible and accurate work orders for all repairs and services performed.
Communicate with personnel to support proper, safe, and preventative vehicle maintenance.
Use tools and equipment such as cutting torches, air and hand tools, jacks, grinders, and drill presses.
Maintain a clean and organized work area.
Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Perform other duties as assigned.