Heavy Truck Mechanic (San Antonio)

Job ID: 523862

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 Overview

The Mechanic will be responsible for performing all needed inspections and repairs on Ready Mix Trucks, On-Highway End Dump Trucks, Tractors and Trailers, and Heavy Construction Equipment in a safe, effective manner.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains equipment.

• Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects.

• Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists, as well as hand and power tools.

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

• Replaces defective engines and subassemblies, such as transmissions, electric motors, drums, seals, hydraulic pumps, valves, pistons, rods, gears, crankshafts, cylinder blocks, etc.

• Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency (must be able to operate all equipment).

• Welds broken parts and structural members.

• Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment.

• Performs record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate forms.

• Plans work procedures and/or possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts and rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.

• Performs general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas.

• Assists other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles.

• Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required.

• Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

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

Education/Experience

• Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.

• Two year certificate from college or technical school.

Certificate or degree in heavy equipment maintenance and repair preferred.

• Three to six months of heavy equipment maintenance experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

• Valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL), class A or B, and satisfactory driving record is preferred.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.

• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.

• Must possess valid DOT medical card if applicable.

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

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