Plant Mechanic

Overview

Diagnoses, repairs, and maintains diesel tractors and related vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• component inspection
• part replacement
• hydraulic repair
• welding
• safety compliance
• work orders

Tasks

-Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure -Inspects and replaces parts such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, bearings, and all other components as described above -Make sure shop and all repairs are in compliance with OSHA regulations -Performs occasional cutting and welding utilizing both gas and electric welding equipment -Removes components for repair of replacement such as, but not limited to: alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drivelines, gearboxes, pump, rollers, etc -Plans all routine work procedures -Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection -Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades -Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets -Discusses extensive or difficult in-depth repairs with Terminal Manager, and/or Supervisor -Demonstrate and enforces CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (i.e. lockout tagout policies, hazard assessment) -Meet or exceed company safety standards -While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors -Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems, and components -Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds -Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components -Enters work orders on system for equipment inventory purposes -Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with acceptable industry standards -Examines and diagnoses vehicle problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods -Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times

Requirements

• spanish
• 3 years
• twic
• cdl
• forklift
• high school

What You Bring

-Bi-lingual Spanish a plus -Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree -3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience -36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX. -Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree -TWIC preferred or willing to obtain -Possession of valid Driver’s License; prefer Class A or Class B CDL or the ability to obtain such a license within the new employee evaluation period (180 days) with driving record that meets company requirements in order to retrieve or test drive company commercial vehicles -Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects -3 years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience -Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time -Some regional traveling required to repair company equipment -Forklift certified or willing to obtain -Ability to deal with mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations -Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations, understanding instructions given by supervisor, possess common sense -Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. -High school diploma or equivalent -Able to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute with exactness instructions given in both verbal and written form

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About Cemex U.S.

-Built its roots through strategic acquisitions in the 1990s and early 2000s, growing into a national powerhouse. -Supports both landmark urban infrastructure and local developments, from bridge decks and highways to commercial high-rises and marine ports. -Its expertise spans cement, ready-mix concrete, aggregates, admixtures, and slag/fly-ash mixes—serving sectors like buildings, marine, and transport. -Recognized for pushing innovation in concrete solutions and handling heavy-civil projects and maritime terminals. -While following in its parent’s global footsteps, the U.S. arm has carved its own story of scale, technical strength, and nationwide reach.

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-cemex considers applicants with criminal histories per local, state, and federal laws. -cemex is an e-verify participating employer for employment eligibility verification.