Cemex U.S. is hiring: Mechanic in Jacksonville

Overview

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Founded in 1906, Cemex is a global building materials company providing high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities across the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Cemex offers competitive wages, career growth, benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, and over a century of stability.

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
• Demonstrates and enforces CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (i.e. lockout tagout policies, hazard assessment)
• Ensures 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 access mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection
• Removes components for repair or replacement such as alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drivelines, gearboxes, pumps, 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 other components
• Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components
• Some regional traveling may be required to repair company equipment
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with industry standards
• Performs occasional cutting and welding using 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 in the system for inventory purposes
• Adheres to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wears proper safety equipment on plant grounds
• Meets or exceeds company safety standards
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus
• Able to recognize hazardous situations; follow supervisor instructions and use common sense
• Ability to solve mechanical problems involving several variables in standardized situations
• Possession of valid Driver’s License; prefer Class A or Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 180 days with driving record meeting company requirements
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain
• TWIC preferred or willingness to obtain

Working Conditions

• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also requires walking or standing for brief periods

Physical Requirements

• Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects
• Regularly required to talk and hear to communicate with employees/visitors

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. CEMEX will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local, state and federal laws. CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.