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Texas Materials Group, Inc

Diesel Mechanic (San Antonio)

Texas Materials Group, Inc, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208

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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 and power tools to perform repairs and maintenance to electrical systems, power transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems

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 parts and supplies as needed

Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures 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 conducts tailgate safety meetings

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work requires the ability to lift a maximum of 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 controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet

Work requires the ability to perform sustained overhead reaching

Work requires the ability to use vibration tools

Work requires the ability to perform work while lying on back for prolonged periods of time and in some cases cramped quarters

Work requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels

Work is performed 50% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather and 50% indoors

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

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