Mechanic II

Cemex•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Mechanic II diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers, and other wheeled vehicles. The role performs scheduled maintenance and repairs, troubleshoots mechanical, hydraulic, and electrical systems, and follows company and regulatory safety requirements. Some regional travel is required to repair company equipment. The position involves sitting most of the time, with brief periods of walking or standing, as well as significant walking, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Three years of related experience or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and accurately execute verbal and written instructions.
Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and understand instructions from a supervisor.
Ability to handle mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Valid driver’s license and a driving record that meets company requirements to retrieve or test-drive company commercial vehicles.
Forklift certification or willingness to obtain it.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual Spanish skills are a plus.
Class A or Class B CDL preferred, or ability to obtain one within the 180-day new employee evaluation period.
TWIC preferred or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

Examine and diagnose vehicle problems and repair them using generally accepted methods.
Discuss extensive or difficult repairs with the Terminal Manager and/or Supervisor.
Demonstrate and enforce CEMEX safety policies and regulations, including lockout/tagout policies and hazard assessment.
Ensure the shop and repairs comply with OSHA regulations.
Perform routine scheduled maintenance according to preventive-maintenance checklist sheets.
Plan routine work procedures.
Raise vehicles with a hydraulic jack or hoist to access mechanical components for removal, repair, or inspection.
Remove components for repair or replacement, including alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drivelines, gearboxes, pumps, and rollers.
Disassemble components, inspect parts for wear, and determine causes of failure.
Troubleshoot and repair hydraulic systems and components.
Inspect and replace components such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, and bearings.
Overhaul and rebuild serviceable components.
Travel regionally as needed to repair company equipment.
Diagnose and repair electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with industry standards.
Perform occasional cutting and welding with gas and electric welding equipment.
Replace and adjust headlights; install and repair accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades.
Enter work orders into the system for equipment inventory purposes.
Follow CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations; wear proper safety equipment on plant grounds and meet or exceed company safety standards.
Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management.