Diesel Mechanic

Cemstone; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cemstone is seeking a skilled service technician to repair heavy-duty trucks and related equipment in our Minnesota operations. You will diagnose faults, service hydraulic systems, wiring, steering, brakes, and perform welding and fabrication as required.

Safety and reliability come first as you support our fleet in a location that values quality workmanship. We offer competitive wages, comprehensive benefits, and a culture of teamwork within a long‑standing, family‑owned Midwest company.

Qualifications

• Two-year college or technical school or six months to one-year related experience and/or training.
• Ability to understand written instructions and repair manuals.
• DOT inspector training certificate available upon request.

Responsibilities

• Read job order and observe truck operation to plan work procedures.
• Diagnose and repair/replace parts and components such as transmission, engines, rear axles, gear boxes and hydraulic systems.
• Troubleshoot electrical problems and hydraulic components of equipment.
• Repair steering and brake systems and service trucks and related equipment.
• Weld components and fabricate parts as needed for repair.
• Operate cutting torch and gas welding equipment; use shop tools safely.
• Maintain professional relationships with customers and coworkers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Reading and interpreting manuals

DOT regulations knowledge

Computer keyboard skills

Education

Two-year college or technical school

DOT inspector training certificate

Tools

Shop tools

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• 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).

Pay: $36.40-$44.50 per hour

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness Program
• Education Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We recognize that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourage qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply. Join us in building a diverse and talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve.

Build Your Future at Cemstone

Our employees are our greatest strength. At Cemstone, we build more than the infrastructure and the places where you experience life - we also build careers. When you work at Cemstone, you experience more than just a job. You earn a rewarding career that provides you the opportunity to build a better future for yourself and fulfills your desire for challenge and growth. It’s our goal to provide stable and progressive employment for our employees. As a family-owned business, we understand and recognize the importance of family and promote the idea of a balanced work and personal life. From our very beginning, it has been the Cemstone employees that have formed the foundation on which we have built this company.