Diesel/Trailer Mechanic

CMC•Kankakee, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company. Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering: Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit Competitive Compensation and Bonuses Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance Employee Stock Purchase Plan Training and Advancement Opportunities Why This Job CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career. Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential. What You'll DoParticipates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety CultureModify, repair and install all types of machinery and mechanical equipment while observing all applicable CMC Safety Policies and ProceduresPerform equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs and troubleshooting equipment problems in an accurate and efficient mannerPerform repairs on Hydraulic and electrical equipment as assignedPerforming building maintenance as requiredPerforms other duties as assignedTrain to perform industrial mechanical repairs and gain knowledge about hydraulic and pneumatic equipmentWork as a part of the maintenance teamWhat You'll NeedMust be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weatherPerform repairs on Hydraulic and electrical equipment as assignedAbility to read and understand blueprints, layout projects, locate prints and use maintenance technical manualsAbility to work as a team player in a fast paced environment, with strong work ethic, pay attention to detail and find root causes for issuesMinimum 2 years preferably in a heavy industrial environmentMust be able to communicate technically, orally and writtenMust be able to use a computerPossess proficient skills utilizing hand tools, power tools and precision tools for performing all facets of the repair and maintenance processSafety oriented person with leadership skills to perform maintenance duties in a team environment and ability to work alone with little or no supervisionWork on rotating shifts with some overtime requiredAble to work overtime as business requiresYour EducationHigh School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferredWe are CMC, a Fortune 500® company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. The secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years — and we’re just getting started. If you’re ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you’re ready to join CMC. Apply today and start moving your career — and our world — forward. Let's build a better world! CMC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, or other status protected by federal, state or local law. From Fortune Magazine. © 2025 Fortune Media IP Limited. All rights reserved. Used under license.

Requirements

Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather
Perform repairs on Hydraulic and electrical equipment as assigned
Ability to read and understand blueprints, layout projects, locate prints and use maintenance technical manuals
Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced environment, with strong work ethic, pay attention to detail and find root causes for issues
Minimum 2 years preferably in a heavy industrial environment
Must be able to communicate technically, orally and written
Must be able to use a computer
Possess proficient skills utilizing hand tools, power tools and precision tools for performing all facets of the repair and maintenance process
Safety oriented person with leadership skills to perform maintenance duties in a team environment and ability to work alone with little or no supervision
Work on rotating shifts with some overtime required
Able to work overtime as business requires
High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience preferred

Responsibilities

Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
Modify, repair and install all types of machinery and mechanical equipment while observing all applicable CMC Safety Policies and Procedures
Perform equipment inspections, preventative maintenance, equipment repairs and troubleshooting equipment problems in an accurate and efficient manner
Perform repairs on Hydraulic and electrical equipment as assigned
Performing building maintenance as required
Performs other duties as assigned
Train to perform industrial mechanical repairs and gain knowledge about hydraulic and pneumatic equipment
Work as a part of the maintenance team