Heavy Forklift Operator

Job ID: 527134

Builders Supply, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of ready mixed concrete, reinforcing steel, and building materials in Louisiana.

Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset.

We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being.

When you work for Builders Supply, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Louisiana.

Diesel Mechanic

Position Summary

Under the immediate direction of the Senior Mechanic, the Diesel Mechanic performs repairs on mobile equipment, including ready mix trucks, front end loaders, and trailers.

60/40 work split between Shop and mobile repairs at Concrete Ready Mix plants.

Requirements


* Observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunctions.


* Use diagnostic software to do advanced troubleshooting


* Reads manuals, uses hand tools, power tools to perform repairs and maintenance to electrical systems, power transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems to perform repair work


* Replaces rollers and other wear items as required


* Performs welding, repair and fabrication


* Assists Senior Mechanic as needed


* Performs data entry on all services performed


* Operates mobile equipment as needed


* Delivers technical advice to Ready Mix Truck Drivers and other mobile equipment operators.


* Maintains parts inventory and orders of parts and supplies as needed


* Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedure required during certain procedures


* May make service calls at other plants or emergency roadside repairs as needed


* Assists with training co-workers as needed


* General clean-up of work areas


* Follows safety policies and procedures as written


* Participates in the shop safety program and conduct tailgate safety meeting.


* Performs other duties as required

Preferred Education and Experience


* High School Diploma or Equivalent GED required


* Minimum 2 years Mobile Equipment Maintenance Experience, Ready Mix Maintenance experience preferred


* Trade School or related mechanical / technical certification


* Commercial Driver License (CDL) and safe driving record

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities


* Knowledge of repair and maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems to perform repair work


* Basic welding skills


* Ability to read and write in English


* 40 hours per week and overtime on an as needed basis

Physical Requirements


* Work requires the ability to lift a maximum 100 lbs


* Work requires the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects


* Work requires the ability to operate hand cont...