Diesel Mechanic

Cemstone; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemstone in Saint Paul, MN seeks an experienced Fleet/Mechanic to repair heavy duty trucks and related equipment, including hydraulic, electrical, braking, steering systems and welding tasks.

You will read job orders, diagnose malfunctions, and perform repairs in a safety‑conscious, DOT‑compliant environment, collaborating with team members to maintain uptime and customer satisfaction. Two‑year technical schooling or equivalent experience is required; DOT inspector training is a plus.

Qualifications

• Two-year college or technical school or 6–12 months of related experience.
• Apply knowledge of mechanical functioning and perform repairs as issues occur.
• Work individually or in teams and follow safety procedures.
• Follow US DOT rules and company safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Repair heavy duty trucks and related equipment in the yard and shop areas.
• Read job orders and plan procedures by listening to the truck in operation.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, hydraulic, steering and braking systems.
• Weld components and operate cutting torch and power tools as needed.
• Maintain safe working conditions and promote customer satisfaction.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting

Safety compliance

DOT regulations

Education

Two-year technical college

DOT inspector training

Tools

Cutting torch

Power tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Location: Saint Paul, MN
Posistion Type: Full-Time
Compensation Grade: Hourly Grade
Department: Fleet/Mechanic
Category: Field

Cemstone® has become synonymous with high quality products and unparalleled service in the ready-mix concrete industry in the upper Midwest. Our reputation is reflected in the structures we’ve helped create and our long-held and long-practiced commitment to our core values. Here's your opportunity to join an amazing family-owned business that has been around for nearly 100 years!

What You'll Do:

Repair heavy duty trucks and related equipment on the trucks. Work on and repair related equipment associated with shop area and other equipment in and around yard area.

Read job order and observe and listen to truck in operation to determine malfunction and to plan work procedures.

Diagnose and repair/replace various parts/components that have failed or are causing malfunctions on the equipment, such as transmission, engines, drain lines rear axles, gear boxes and hydraulic components.

Troubleshoot and repair electrical problems relating to the equipment and its components.

Diagnose and repair problems related to the hydraulic components of equipment.

Diagnose and repair problems on the steering systems of equipment.

Diagnose and repair problems on the brake system of equipment.

Service equipment: i.e., grease trucks and related equipment, change oils/fluids.

Welding of components necessary for repair of equipment and/or fabrication of components/parts necessary for repair of equipment.

Operate cutting torch and gas welding equipment.

Operate shop tools: i.e., power drill, power saw and related power tools. Operate air tools, chipping guns and scalers, impact guns and related air tools.

Operate service truck or tow truck with required license.

Maintain effective working relationships with company employees, suppliers, and customers. Promote and maintain the professional image and reputation of the company and ensure timely problem resolution and customer satisfaction.

Other duties as assigned by the director of fleet.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Two-year college or technical school; or six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Apply knowledge of mechanical functioning of various components on the equipment, and make necessary repairs related to the equipment as these problems occur.

Perform these jobs on an individual basis as well as being able to work with others in group situations.

Work on various equipment in varying positions, either crawling under and/or laying on their back on top of or on a wheeled unit for various lengths of time. Work with wrenches and/or tolls as described earlier in all the above circumstances. Do various jobs utilizing proper body mechanics.

Perform the jobs required to repair equipment according to US DOT regulations and specifications.

Comply with all company safety related rules. Work with safety related equipment to perform your duties.

Always make sure that the equipment being worked on is made safe for oneself and other employees before performing any work-related tasks.

Ability to understand written instructions and/or problems written up concerning necessary repairs required for various equipment malfunctions.

Ability to understand service/repair manuals relating to equipment/parts on which would be worked.

Computer keyboard skills and or ability to learn through training.

DOT inspector training certificate (upon request).