AutoReqId: 19102BR

Pay Class: Hourly

Hourly Pay Rate: $25.00 - $27.00 DOE

Department: Production

Line of Business: RMC (Ready-Mix Concrete)

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Diesel Maintenance Mechanic for our South Texas Concrete business located in Houston, TX.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

What You'll Get To Do

• Repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts on Class 6, 7 and 8 vehicles.

• Dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.

• Operating and inspecting trucks to diagnose defects.

• Testing mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.

• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on trucks.

• Reading and understanding operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.

• Overhauling and testing trucks to ensure operating efficiency.

• Correcting vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments, and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.

• Diagnosing faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.

• Examining parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.

• Maintaining repair and service records.

• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs

• Repair DOT and Safety related deficiencies on the spot.

• Follow and adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct.

• Log time to all assigned individual tasks and RO’s in TMT or other CMMS systems accurately.

• Be able to travel from site to site and to handle mobile call outs to assist with emergency breakdowns and on the spot repairs.

What We Are Looking For

• Must meet Companies requirements for employment

• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information in English Language

• Knowledge and Familiarity with all aspects of mobile equipment repair/maintenance desired

• A minimum of five (5) years mobile equipment repair experience, desired; or a combination of education and experience.

• Work with limited supervision

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills

• Must have a valid driver’s license, a CDL Class A or B is preferred

• Must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to inclement weather

• Works in, on top of, and under equipment in tiring and uncomfortable positions frequently bending, stretching, crouching, and squatting for up to 10 + hours a Shift.

• Exerting 35 to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

• Work various changing shifts pending on business demands.

• Employees are subject to drafts, noise, dust, heat, fumes, dirt, and grease.

• Employee must wear safety steal toe boots and other safety/protective items such as Hard/Bump hats, safety glasses, and other PPE that task may dictate.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to complete a pre-employment physical evaluation.

• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug screen.

No search firms please

Heidelberg Materials is a Drug Free Workplace

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled