Heavy Duty Mechanic
$58,240–$70,720 year
On-siteFirestone, Colorado, United States
Job Summary
Perform general maintenance and repair on ready-mix trucks, conducting preventative maintenance, diagnosing mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and responding to service requests. Install, maintain, and repair machinery and electrical systems while inspecting equipment to identify malfunctions. Operate mobile equipment to retrieve downed assets, service pumps and motors, and weld or fabricate metal parts as needed. Purchase repair parts, assist in training co-workers, and maintain clean work areas while following all safety policies. Provide on-site service support at other plants or job sites when required.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of one year of truck mechanic experience
- Solid understanding of truck mechanics and general maintenance practices
- Skilled in using power tools, welders, cutting torches, chains, and appropriate safety devices
- Knowledge of standard maintenance procedures, including lockout / tagout and special work permits
- Proficient with computers and maintenance-related software systems
- Must be able to read, write, and communicate clearly and effectively in English
- Must supply personal tools up to 3⁄4-inch drive
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- High school diploma
- Experience with concrete mixers and aggregate haul trucks
- Regular outdoor work with exposure to a range of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow
- Use of fine motor skills such as manual dexterity, hand / eye coordination, and active hearing and vision
- Standing, walking, climbing, crawling, kneeling, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying up to 50 lbs, and pushing or pulling as needed
- Regular exposure to loud noises, heavy machinery, moving equipment, oil, debris, solvents, smoke, gases, fumes, and aggregate materials
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety shoes, vests, and glasses, ear plugs, and hard hats, with additional PPE for tasks like welding or repairs
- This is a safety-sensitive position requiring successful completion of PSP, MVR, background check, and pre-employment drug test
- Travel to various jobs required as needed
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with Allison transmissions, Davie 4, and ESA software preferred
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