Shop Mechanic

Description

• Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements
• Use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor. Observe all safety standards and participate in Andale Ready Mix Central’s efforts to provide a safe work environment. Always wear prescribed personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, gloves, hard hat, and hard toed shoes). Attend all safety meetings and read all materials provided.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Communicate with drivers and plant managers to ensure adherence to preventative vehicle maintenance policies and practices.
• May assist in the maintenance and repair of fixed equipment.
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs into vehicle maintenance files.
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Diagnose problems and perform mechanical repair and maintenance to various types of equipment including but not limited to: tires, ready mix concrete trucks, heavy construction equipment and passenger vehicles
• Contain costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Coordinate with location supervisor and review Daily Driver Reports (DDR’s), to prioritize work accordingly
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion, completing winterization procedures.
• Order parts from approved vendors and drive Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts.
• Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• Rebuild or fabricate parts as needed
• Operate fixed and mobile equipment as necessary.

Requirements

• Must have sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and equipment
• Demonstrate proficiency in the repair and diagnosis of - with some assistance: Engines (gas and diesel), Power train to include differentials, transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, PTO's and wheel ends, Electrical systems including starters and alternators, HVAC systems, Steering systems, Electronics to include ECM's, ECU's, sensors etc., Engine bolt on items such as turbos, fan clutches, injectors, cooling system etc., Brake systems including ABS, Suspension systems (spring and air)
• Must have good mechanical and welding skills
• Ability to operate crane, forklift, loaders, and various other types of mobile equipment preferred
• Able to work overtime hours on a routine basis.
• Qualified to perform preventive maintenance and repair/replace tires
• Must have the ability to read technical manuals and understand schematic diagrams
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and writing

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance