Diesel Mechanic (Hutto)

Job ID: 526656

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas.

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 Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Summary:

Under the immediate direction of the Senior/ Lead 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.

Key Responsibilities/Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Education/Experience


* High School Diploma or Equivalent GED required


* Minimum 5 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 preferred.

Knowledge/Skill Requirements


* 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

Work 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

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable acc...