Diesel Maintenance Mechanic - South Texas Concrete - Houston, TX

Heidelberg Materials•Cleveland, TX

28d•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Diesel Maintenance Mechanic at our South Texas Concrete business located in Houston, TX. If you have previous experience working on a variety of heavy construction equipment, Heidelberg Materials wants to hear from you! About the Company: Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada. Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. We're dedicated to our goal to create sustainable value with industry-leading products and solutions to satisfy the construction needs of our customers around the world. We are Building a Better Future for our people, our customers, our communities and our shareholders. What You'll Get To Do As a Diesel Mechanic you will repair and maintain damaged and worn parts on Class 6, 7, and 8 vehicles. You will have an opportunity to display your mechanical knowledge while dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. Earn $25.00 per hour, frequent overtime!

Requirements

Must meet Companies requirements for employment
Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information in English Language
Knowledge and Familiarity with all aspects of mobile equipment repair/maintenance desired
A minimum of five (5) years mobile equipment repair experience, desired; or a combination of education and experience.
Work with limited supervision
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Must have a valid driver’s license, a CDL Class A or B is preferred
Must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.
Must be able to complete a pre-employment physical evaluation.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug screen.

Responsibilities

Repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts on Class 6, 7 and 8 vehicles.
Dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
Operating and inspecting trucks to diagnose defects.
Testing mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on trucks.
Reading and understanding operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
Overhauling and testing trucks to ensure operating efficiency.
Correcting vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments, and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
Diagnosing faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
Examining parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
Maintaining repair and service records.
Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs
Repair DOT and Safety related deficiencies on the spot.
Follow and adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct.
Log time to all assigned individual tasks and RO’s in TMT or other CMMS systems accurately.
Be able to travel from site to site and to handle mobile call outs to assist with emergency breakdowns and on the spot repairs.