Mechanic

Preferred Materials; Bradenton (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Highly competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability benefits

Retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Inclusive culture with growth

Job summary

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division is seeking a Mechanic II to perform maintenance, diagnostics, and repair on heavy equipment. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and timely repairs to support field operations.

Qualified candidates typically have 2–3 years of heavy equipment repair experience, a high school diploma or GED, and a valid driver’s license. CDL is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site position with CRH benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED.
• 2–3 years maintenance and heavy equipment repair experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and repairs heavy mobile equipment and components.
• Inspects, tests, and documents repairs for safety and compliance.
• Coordinates with Operations to schedule maintenance activities.
• Performs road tests and responds to road calls as needed.
• Ensures adherence to safety standards and procedures.
• Maintains accurate records and inventory related to repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment repair

Diagnostics

Safety awareness

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic computer tools

Job description

Requisition ID529995-Posted10/20/2026-AMAT-Preferred Materials - Concrete-Full Time-Maintenance/Mechanics

Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

The primary responsibility of the Mechanic II is to conduct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. The Mechanic II identifies parts or machines that need new parts or need to be replaced and places orders as necessary. They rely on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals to perform a variety of tasks. The Mechanic II should prioritize safety of themselves and others, foster teamwork and maintain a positive work environment.

Reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

• Coordinates between Operations to maintain all Company, State and Federal schedules.
• Report to work on time when scheduled.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards.
• Safely performs maintenance repairs to all Mobile Equipment.
• Maintains and reports on the day-to-day schedules.
• Inspects and verifies all repairs to ensure proper documentation and inventory are
• maintained.
• Establishes and encourages dedication, pride and high level of detail for all work
• performed.
• Report to work on time when scheduled.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards.
• Safely performs maintenance repairs to all Mobile Equipment.
• Coordinates between Operations to maintain all Company, State and Federal schedules.
• Performs Road Test and Road Calls.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Skill in operation of tools and equipment.
• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to perform heavy manual task under varying weather conditions.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License with less than 6 points. Class B CDL License is preferred.
• Basic diagnostic computer skills are highly desired.
• Thorough knowledge of preventative maintenance inspections.
• Ability to diagnose and repair air braking systems, hydraulic systems, electrical systems and diagnostics and repair of heavy-duty diesel engines.
• Ability to diagnose and repair drive train components (clutch, transmission, rear end)
• Certified in air conditioning repair.
• Ability to weld and light fabrication.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• 2-3 years maintenance and heavy equipment repair experience.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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