Truck/Trailer Mechanic - Columbus, NE

CRH Plc.•Columbus, NE

66d

About The Position

As a major supplier of aggregates in Nebraska since 1921, Central Sand and Gravel Company, A CRH Company, has a long history as a mainstay of construction and development projects throughout the state - even supplying aggregates for one of Nebraska's very first concrete paving projects. Position Overview The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining diesel trucks and equipment operations by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies and adjustments. Completes all job duties while following all workplace safety rules.

Requirements

High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
1-3 years of experience with diesel trucks and/or various heavy equipment.
Must own tools.
Must be 18 years in age or older.
Must have a current and valid driver's license. CDL is a plus
Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Must be proficient in use of a computer and ability to learn usage of a program to track the work orders.
Knowledge of equipment and tools, including uses, repair and maintenance.
Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
Regularly required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
Frequently lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 50 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

Experience working on dump trucks + pups and experience in the building materials/construction industry preferred.
Knowledge of Highway Trucks, Dump Trucks + Pups, Construction equipment preferred.

Responsibilities

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 through parts department.
Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
Starts and run or drive devices to test their performance.
Welds broken parts and structural members as necessary.
Maintains a clean and organized work area.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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