Mechanic

JOB DESCRIPTION

Mechanic

The primary focus of the Mechanic is to maintain, diagnose, and repair ready mix equipment and trucks.

This position performs a wide variety of roles, including fabrication, welding, cutting, greasing, housekeeping and other various shop or processing duties.

JOB TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to all safety protocols and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
• Maximize performance of stationary equipment and trucks by performing repairs and ensuring preventative maintenance is completed on a timely basis.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and report on the status of ongoing repairs and maintenance.
• Maintain detailed records of all maintenance and repair work performed.

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND EXPERTISE

• Experience repairing and servicing engines required
• Consistently demonstrate an understanding of all plant & departmental safety rules, standards, and programs
• Negotiate uneven terrain, ramps, steps and ladders
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance
• Have ability to understand verbal and written instructions from plant supervisor and efficiently and effectively perform assigned tasks

WORK AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to work overtime when required
• Must be willing to work outdoors in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions

• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures
• Must be able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects or controls, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, talk and hear
• May require sitting for extended periods of time
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus
• Must be able to climb ladders and to work at heights
• Must be able to move/carry objects up to 50 lbs
• Must maintain current driver’s license that meets state requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer