Diesel Mechanic | Diagnostics, Repairs & Safety

CEMEX, Inc.; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Cemex US in Tampa, FL is seeking a skilled Mechanic to diagnose and repair diesel tractors, trailers, and other wheeled vehicles. You will work in our field and shop environments, performing preventive maintenance and complex repairs, coordinating with Terminal Manager and Supervisors to ensure safety and compliance.

You will perform maintenance per PM checklists, troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems, and replace worn parts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Bi-lingual Spanish a plus.
• Valid CDL preferred or ability to obtain within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers, and other wheeled vehicles.
• Discusses extensive or difficult in-depth repairs with Terminal Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Demonstrates and enforces safety policies and regulations (OSHA).
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets.
• Plans all routine work procedures and coordinates with team.
• Removes and replaces components such as alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, compressors, and transmissions.
• Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems and components.
• Inspects and replaces parts such as brakes, seals, bearings, and other components.
• Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components.
• Some regional traveling to repair company equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry.
• Performs cutting and welding using gas and electric welding equipment.
• Replaces headlights and installs/repairs accessories like radios and wipers.
• Enters work orders for equipment inventory purposes.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish a plus

Valid Driver's License; Class A or B

CDL or ability to obtain

Forklift certified or willing

TWIC preferred or willing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Cemex US in Tampa, FL is seeking a skilled Mechanic to diagnose and repair diesel tractors, trailers, and other wheeled vehicles. You will work in our field and shop environments, performing preventive maintenance and complex repairs, coordinating with Terminal Manager and Supervisors to ensure safety and compliance.

You will perform maintenance per PM checklists, troubleshoot hydraulic and electrical systems, and replace worn parts.