Mechanic

About the Role The Mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers and other wheeled vehicles at Cemex, ensuring safe, reliable fleet operation. You will perform maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs, while adhering to CEMEX safety policies and OSHA/MSHA regulations. What You'll Do

• Examine and diagnose vehicle problems, and repair according to generally accepted methods
• Discuss extensive or difficult in-depth repairs with Terminal Manager, and/or Supervisor
• Demonstrate and enforce CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (i.e. lockout tagout policies, hazard assessment)
• Make sure shop and all repairs are in compliance with OSHA regulations
• Perform routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets
• Plans all routine work procedures
• Raise vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection
• Remove components for repair or 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
• Disassemble components, inspect parts for wear, and determine cause of failure
• Troubleshoot and repairs hydraulic systems, and components
• Inspect and replace parts such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, bearings, and all other components as described above
• Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components
• Some regional traveling required to repair company equipment
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with acceptable industry standards
• Performs occasional cutting and welding utilizing both gas and electric welding equipment
• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades
• Enters work orders on system for equipment inventory purposes
• Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meet or exceed company safety standards
• Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management What We're Looking For
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Able to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute with exactness instructions given in both verbal and written form
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
• Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations, understanding instructions given by supervisor, possess common sense
• 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
• Forklift certified or willing to obtain
• TWIC preferred or willing to obtain Nice to Have
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
• CDL preferred or obtainable
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
• TWIC credential or willingness to obtain Compensation & Benefits
• Competitive wages and benefits
• Medical, dental & vision plans
• Vacation or paid time off
• Employee assistance program
• Retirement plan options