Diesel Mechanic

Vulcan Materials Company; Vallejo (CA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension plan

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Training and development

Safe work environment

Job summary

Vulcan Materials Company in California seeks a skilled diesel and heavy equipment technician. You’ll service, repair, and maintain mobile equipment at our plant, while prioritizing safety and reliability.

The role requires flexibility for overtime and working in all weather conditions, with opportunities to advance through our training programs. Join a national leader in aggregates and help keep roads and infrastructure running.

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel or heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of servicing heavy construction equipment basics.
• Willing to work overtime and extended hours in all weather.
• Basic knowledge of industrial tools and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and MSHA compliance in daily operations.
• Repair, service, adjust, and test mobile equipment.
• Inspect equipment and troubleshoot faults.
• Handle, install, move parts and tools safely.
• Document service reports and maintain records.
• Assist in operating heavy equipment as needed.
• Perform general physical activities as required.

Skills

Diesel experience

Heavy equipment knowledge

Overtime readiness

Mechanical skills

Job description

Build Your Career. Build America’s Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready‑mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

Job Description

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready‑mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You’ll Do

• Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards.


• Repair and Maintain Mobile Equipment. Service, repair, adjust, and test all mobile and Class 8 equipment that operates throughout the plant in order to maximize performance and limit downtime.


• Inspect Equipment and Material. Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Perform repairs to address problems when necessary.


• Handle and Move Objects. Handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools in a safe manner throughout the shop and plant.


• Document and Record Information. Ensure correct and accurate documentation is completed on a daily and monthly basis regarding all mobile equipment. Enter and maintain service reports for all the mobile equipment in written or electronic form.


• Operate Equipment. Assist in driving heavy equipment and vehicles throughout the plant when necessary in order to ensure production continues in an efficient manner.


• Perform General Physical Activities. 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.

Responsibilities

Additional Responsibilities. Other duties as assigned.

Skills You’ll Need

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


• Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment is preferred.


• Flexibility. 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.


• Mechanical Skills. Must have some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.

What You’ll Like About Us

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.


• Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.


• Meaningful Work. What sets our work apart is the work we impact daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.


• Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.


• Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.


• Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.


• Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business.

Salary

The salary is prescribed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement. Candidates will be placed according to union contract salary scale at $50.05 per hour.

• Full benefits package including health insurance, a pension plan, paid vacation.


• This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement.

Vulcan Materials Company is an equal opportunity employer.