About this role
Cemex Mechanic - Jacksonville, FL
Job Summary
The Mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers and other wheeled vehicles by performing the following duties.
Job Responsibilities
- Examines and diagnoses vehicle problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods
- 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)
- Make sure shop and all repairs are in compliance with OSHA regulations
- Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets
- Plans all routine work procedures
- Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection
- 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
- Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure
- Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems, and components
- Inspects and replaces 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
Qualifications
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High school diploma or equivalent
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3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience
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High school diploma or equivalent
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3 years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience
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Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
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Able to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute with exactness instructions given in both verbal and written form
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Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
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Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations, understanding instructions given by supervisor, possess common sense
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Ability to deal with mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
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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
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Forklift certified or willing to obtain
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TWIC preferred or willing to obtain
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Working Conditions
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Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
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Physical Requirements
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Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
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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
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors
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Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
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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.
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Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
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While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors