Lead Diesel Mechanic

Vulcan Materials Company • Baltimore, MD

11d • $29 - $48

About The Position

The Lead Diesel Mechanic services, repairs, adjusts, maintains, and tests concrete ready-mix trucks and support equipment. The role performs preventative maintenance and repairs, inspects and diagnoses mobile equipment, documents work orders, and communicates with personnel to support safe and effective vehicle maintenance. The mechanic uses shop equipment and tools and performs physical tasks such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials. The position requires working outdoors in all weather conditions and exposure to loud noise.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the mechanical field is required.
• Able to read memos and instructions and communicate verbally with fellow employees to solve problems.
• Able to add, subtract, and understand basic units of measurement.
• Willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Able to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions and tolerate loud noises.

Nice To Haves

• MED HVY Truck ASE Certification.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety for oneself and others, following MSHA and company standards, lockout/tagout procedures, and environmental rules.
• 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.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.
• Inspect mobile equipment, troubleshoot the causes of errors, diagnose defects, and perform necessary repairs.
• Create legible and accurate work orders documenting 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 a drill press.
• Perform physical activities including climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Year-round 30-hour weekly guarantee for full-time Ready-Mix employees.
• A 10% shift differential for eligible Night Shift hours in the Mideast Division.
• Medical, dental, and vision programs.
• Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
• 401(k) with company match and contribution.
• Training and development programs.
• $1,500 sign-on bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed