Diesel Mechanic - Fleet Technician - Ready-Mix - $1500 Sign-On Bonus - Newport News Shop

Vulcan Materials Company; Newport News (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Diesel Mechanic to join their Newport News team. This role offers a unique opportunity to work on Concrete Ready Mix Trucks and ensure their optimal performance while prioritizing safety and efficiency. You will be part of a dynamic culture that values career development and teamwork, making a significant impact on the infrastructure that supports communities across the nation. Enjoy a competitive salary, great benefits, and a work environment that promotes work-life balance and personal growth. If you are passionate about mechanics and want to contribute to meaningful projects, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Work-Life Balance

Shift Differential

Great Company Culture

Health Benefits

Paid Vacation

401(k) with Company Match

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Previous mechanical experience is required with a focus on safety and maintenance.
• Certifications like MED HVY Truck ASE are preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Service and repair Concrete Ready Mix Trucks and support equipment.
• Inspect mobile equipment and create work orders for repairs and services.

Skills

Mechanical Experience

MED HVY Truck ASE Certification

Communication Skills

Basic Math Skills

Flexibility

Tools

Cutting Torch

Air Tools

Hand Tools

Jacks

Grinders

Drill Press

Job description

Job Description - Diesel Mechanic - Fleet Technician - Ready-Mix - $1500 Sign-On Bonus - Newport News Shop (250000MD)

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:

1. 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. Follow all safety, lock out tag out, and environmental rules and procedures.
2. Repair and Maintain Mobile Equipment: Service, repair, adjust, maintain, and test Concrete Ready Mix Trucks and support equipment. Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating, adjustments, failure analysis, and corrective actions for repairs. Repair hydraulic hoses, lighting, brakes, suspension, and AC work. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.
3. Inspect Equipment and Material: Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Diagnose defects and perform repairs to address problems when necessary.
4. Create Work Orders: Create work orders on all repairs and services, providing legible and accurate information for all work performed.
5. Communicate: Communicate with personnel to ensure proper, safe, and preventative vehicle maintenance.
6. Use Equipment: Use various equipment, such as cutting torch, air and hand tools, jacks, grinders, and drill press.
7. 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.
8. Additional Responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Skills You’ll Need:

1. Experience: Previous experience in the mechanical field is required.
2. Certifications: MED HVY Truck ASE Certification is preferred.
3. Communication Skills: Must be able to read memos, instructions, and communicate verbally with fellow employees to solve problems.
4. Basic Math Skills: Must be able to add, subtract, and know basic units of measurement.
5. 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.

What You’ll Like About Us:

1. Work-Life Balance: We are focused on improving our employees' work-life balance.
2. Shift Differential: Night Shift employees are paid a Shift Differential of an additional 10% on their base pay.
3. Great Company Culture: Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
4. Safe: Industry leader in health and safety standards.
5. Meaningful Work: Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.
6. Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.
7. Rest and Relaxation: Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.
8. Prepare for the Future: 401(k) with company match and contribution.
9. Training and Development: We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals, as a key part of our business.

Hourly Range: The hourly range for this role is between $22.21 - $32.18. This range is not inclusive of our discretionary bonus or equity package.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.