Diesel Apprentice

Vulcan Materials Company; Antioch (TN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company seeks a Diesel Apprentice to service, repair, and test mobile equipment across the plant to maximize performance and minimize downtime. You will inspect equipment, troubleshoot errors, perform repairs, and maintain daily and monthly service documentation.

The role requires handling tools safely and adhering to safety protocols. Responsibilities include assisting with service operations, maintaining reports, and traveling as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; vocational training preferred.
• Experience with diesel/heavy equipment preferred.
• Knowledge of industrial tools and maintenance basics.
• Must be able to work overtime and travel overnight as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with service, repair, adjust, and test mobile equipment to maximize performance and minimize downtime.
• Assist with maintaining service reports for all mobile equipment.
• Assist with performing physical tasks for repair or maintenance.
• Handle, install, position and move parts and tools safely throughout shop and facility.
• Inspect equipment to identify causes of errors and perform repairs as needed.
• Ensure accurate documentation of all mobile equipment daily and monthly; enter service reports.

Skills

Mechanical troubleshooting

Inspection

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

Education

High School diploma or GED

Vocational/trade school training (preferred)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION
Diesel Apprentice is responsible for service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment operating throughout the plant to maximize performance and limit downtime. Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Perform repairs to address problems when necessary. Safely handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools throughout the shop and plant. Ensure that correct and accurate documentation regarding all mobile equipment is completed daily and monthly. Enter and maintain service reports for all the mobile equipment in written or electronic form.

Job Summary
JOB DESCRIPTION
Diesel Apprentice is responsible for service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment operating throughout the plant to maximize performance and limit downtime. Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Perform repairs to address problems when necessary. Safely handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools throughout the shop and plant. Ensure that correct and accurate documentation regarding all mobile equipment is completed daily and monthly. Enter and maintain service reports for all the mobile equipment in written or electronic form.

Essential Functions

• Assist with service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile equipment operating throughout the plant to maximize performance and limit downtime.
• Assist with maintaining service reports for all mobile equipment.
• Assist with performing physical activities to perform repair or maintenance.
• Handle, install, position and move parts, materials and industrial hand tools in a safe manner throughout the shop and facility.
• Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Perform repairs to address problems when necessary.
• Ensure that correct and accurate documentation regarding all mobile equipment is completed daily and monthly. Enter and maintain service reports for all the mobile equipment in written or electronic form.

Critical Competencies

• Communication - Ability to clearly and effectively convey information, ideas, and messages to others in both written and verbal formats; can express one's thoughts clearly but also demonstrate active listening, understands the needs of the audience, and adapts the message to ensure it is understood.
• Safety Awareness - Ability to recognize, understand, and adhere to safety protocols and procedures in the workplace; proactive in identifying potential hazards, taking steps to mitigate risks, and ensuring that both personal and collective safety are maintained in all tasks and environments.
• Work Ethic - Demonstrates commitment and dedication toward completing tasks with high standards of quality, responsibility, and diligence; demonstrates reliability, professionalism, and a strong sense of personal responsibility in fulfilling job duties.
• Attention to Detail- Ability to thoroughly and accurately complete tasks, ensuring that no aspects or elements are overlooked; meticulous and precise when handling information, performing tasks, or delivering work, and is critical in ensuring the quality, accuracy, and integrity of the results.
• Collaboration - Ability to work effectively with others to achieve common goals by fostering teamwork, open communication, and mutual respect. It involves actively listening, sharing ideas, problem-solving collectively, and leveraging diverse skills and perspectives. Strong collaboration requires adaptability, conflict resolution, and a willingness to support team members, ensuring productivity and a positive work environment.
• Technical Expertise -Solid mechanical understanding of mobile equipment, including basic maintenance checks and troubleshooting minor issues. Ability to identify signs of equipment malfunction, understand and report them to the maintenance team.

Education

• High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Additional vocational/trade school training in a mechanical field is also preferred (not required).

Experience

• Previous experience working on diesel or heavy construction equipment is preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.
• Mechanical Skills.

Other Requirements

• Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.
• Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Must have knowledge of industrial tools, their uses and maintenance.
• Travel will be required overnight as business demands.
• Take an active role in prioritizing safety for yourself and others throughout the operation at all times.
• Must have and maintain valid driver's license.

JD Disclaimer

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.