Mechanic 1

CRH plc; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Medical, dental and disability cover

Retirement savings plan

Health & wellness programs

Growth and promotional opportunities

Job summary

CRH plc, through its Preferred Materials - Asphalt division in Florida, seeks a Mechanic I to maintain, inspect, and repair mechanical equipment and components. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and timely servicing across multiple sites, with duties including scheduling coordination and road tests.

The position requires strong diagnostic and mechanical skills, ability to work in varying weather, and readiness to handle heavy manual tasks.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• CDL with HAZMAT is a requirement

Responsibilities

• Coordinate between operations to maintain schedules and safety standards.
• Perform maintenance on mobile equipment and inspect for deficiencies.
• Change oil and filters and maintain lubrication storage areas.
• Road test and road calls as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Safety awareness

Verbal and written communication

Manual dexterity

Valid Florida driver's license

Diagnostic computer skills

Preventive maintenance knowledge

Diesel engine systems knowledge

Drive train components knowledge

Air conditioning repair

Welding and light fabrication

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Diagnostic computer

Job description

Job ID: 530037

Preferred Materials - Asphalt, part of CRH Florida Division of Companies, is the leader in production of high-quality hot mix and warm mix asphalt, and, with a team of skilled contracting professionals, Preferred Materials - Asphalt Division also offers design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, and with offices throughout Florida, Preferred Materials - Asphalt performs asphalt paving, grading, and related roadway services. Our employees make Preferred Materials - Asphalt a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Position Overview

These statements included in this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. Requirements of this job are subject to modification by the Company as dictated by operational need.

The primary responsibility of the Mechanic I is to conduct, maintain, and test mechanical equipment, machinery, and components. The Mechanic I 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 I 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.
• Performs all duties in conformance to appropriate safety standards.
• Report to work on time when scheduled.
• Fuels all pieces of equipment on all jobsites designated by GPS.
• Check and maintain all lubricants on the same equipment.
• Grease all lube points and fill auto grease systems.
• Maintain all fuel data logs.
• Safely performs maintenance repairs to all Mobile Equipment.
• Inspect equipment and report any obvious damage and deficiencies.
• Change oil and filters on smaller equipment.
• Maintain lube storage area located at main shop.
• 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.
• Performs Road Test and Road Calls.
• Other responsibilities as required.

Requirements

• Class A CDL with HAZMAT endorsement required.
• Skill in operation of tools and equipment. Must have own basic tools.
• 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.
• 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. Diesel experience preferred.
• 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

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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