Diesel Mechanic

CalPortland; Mesa (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Employee assistance program

Retirement program

Voluntary benefits

Job summary

CalPortland in Mesa, AZ is seeking a Ready-Mix Mechanic to maintain and repair trucks and equipment to support company operations. You will perform scheduled service, diagnose issues, and document repairs while ensuring safety standards.

The role requires high school diploma/GED, own tools, valid driver's license, and ability to lift up to 75-100 lbs. Experience with diesel engines and preventative maintenance is preferred; overtime and shifts may apply.

Qualifications

• Attendance and punctuality are required.
• Must have own tools.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Diesel engine troubleshooting experience.
• Experience with preventative maintenance.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment according to a planned schedule and in a timely manner.
• Troubleshoot, repair and clean commercial trucks and equipment.
• Check, prioritize and repair equipment write-ups based on safety and PM issues.
• Keep documentation on all repairs and communicate status of downed vehicles.
• Assist in maintaining parts inventory and store parts properly.
• Work safely and report incidents; attend safety meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attendance and punctuality

Own tools

Valid driver's license

Diesel engine troubleshooting

Preventative maintenance

Teamwork / Independent work

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Welding and gas torch systems

Hand and power tools

Job description

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The Ready-Mix Mechanic will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance and repair of trucks and equipment.

At CalPortland, we’re proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That’s why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.

Responsibilities

• Service equipment according to a planned schedule and in a timely manner
• Troubleshoot, repair and clean commercial trucks and equipment which may include removal of concrete buildup
• Check, prioritize and repair equipment write-ups based on safety issues, customer service issues, PM issues and less critical issues
• Keeps documentation on all repairs and consistently communicates status of downed vehicles to shop manager and dispatch
• Assists in maintaining accurate parts inventory by keeping parts in their designated place and recording parts removed
• Responsible for working in a safe manner, reporting all incidents/injuries to management as soon as they occur
• Attends safety meetings as scheduled by management
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Education

High school diploma/GED

Requirements/Qualifications

• Attendance (ability to work schedule) and punctuality are required
• Must have own tools
• Job requires the following motions: climbing, bending, squatting, lifting, stretching, driving, riding, twisting, pushing/pulling of controls and riding on rough terrain
• Computer skills will be required for data entry of work orders
• Experience in basic fabrication, use and application of welders and gas torch systems
• Ability to lift up 75 lbs. up to 100 lbs.
• Experience using hand and power tools
• Diesel engine troubleshooting skills with various engine manufacturers
• Experience performing preventative maintenance
• Able to work both independently and part of a team
• Can be exposed to extremes of hot and cold weather
• Work shifts will vary and may include overtime work; nights may be required
• Must be able to work cooperatively with others
• Must have a valid driver’s license

Preferred:

• Prior experience (3 years) in repairing Ready Mix trucks is preferred
• CDL and heavy equipment experience a plus

Conditions of Employment

Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.