Mechanic/Preventative Maintenance Technician - Northgate Ready Mix (Windsor, CA)

  Job ID:  504534   Northgate Ready Mix, a CRH company, a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.    Position Overview This is a skilled position involving the repair and maintenance of construction and mechanical equipment such as trucks, trailers, batch plants, bulldozers, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, loaders and other equipment. The worker may work at ground level or in a service pit, providing mechanical maintenance and inspection to company vehicles and equipmeny. Maintain trucks and equipment related to batch plant operations.  Operate loader/drive mixer and dump as required.  Keep accurate records of maintenance performed.  Maintain and keep an organized service truck.    Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs. Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools. Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, trucks, shop, and non-mobile equipment on a company-wide basis.  Services vehicles/equipment to include oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules. Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc. Orders parts and supplies, maintains purchase orders and invoices, create work orders, schedule PM's, and document needed repairs. Operates computer for job functions. Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments. Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices. Starts devices to test their performance. Welds broken parts and structural members. Operate and inspect vehicles and equipment to diagnose defects. Dismantle and reassemble equipment using hand tools. Examine parts for damage or excessive wear. Perform general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas. Assist other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles. Ability to perform DOT inspections and brake adjustments. Perform and maintain fluid analysis program. Maintain a clean and organized work area. Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions. Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs. Regular and timely attendance. Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment. Routinely assist other members of the work force in different areas of production.   Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   Education/Experience High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred. Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Proficient with Windows, Excel, Word, Cat ET.   Work Requirements Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to work well with others in a group or one on one setting. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed, but uninvolved written or oral instructions To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to type and use keyboards accurately and have knowledge of Database software.   Ability to pass pre-employment background check, physical assessment, and drug screen.     Knowledge/Skill Requirements Must have a current and valid driver's license. Must be able to pass pre-employment background check and drug screen.     Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.   Location: This is an on-site position located in Windsor, CA.   Shift: Primarily work 8 hrs./day Monday - Friday with potential for overtime.   Wage: $30.00 - $36.75/hr DOE   Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat.  The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.       The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.  They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.  Other duties may be assigned as required.  Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What CRH Offers You   Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion    About CRH   CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.   If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!   Northgate Ready Mix, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.  EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.