Shop Mechanic

Job Description
MECHANIC
Perform maintenance and repair of various types of mobile equipment in Andale Ready Mix Central shops or on public roadways as necessary. Maximize equipment availability through the use of efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs.

Required Skills

• Diagnose problems and perform mechanical repair and maintenance to various types of equipment including but not limited to: tires, ready mix concrete trucks, heavy construction equipment and passenger vehicles
• Determine vehicle condition by conducting inspections and diagnostic tests; identifying worn and damaged parts.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the repair and diagnosis of - with some assistance: Engines (gas and diesel), Power train to include differentials, transmissions, clutches, drive shafts, PTO's and wheel ends, Electrical systems including starters and alternators, HVAC systems, Steering systems, Electronics to include ECM's, ECU's, sensors etc., Engine bolt on items such as turbos, fan clutches, injectors, cooling system etc., Brake systems including ABS, Suspension systems (spring and air)
• Keeps equipment available for use by completing preventive maintenance schedules; installing component and part upgrades; controlling corrosion, completing winterization procedures.
• Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose defects
• Verifies vehicle performance by conducting test drives; adjusting controls and systems.
• Rebuild or fabricate parts as needed
• Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed
• Coordinate with location supervisor and review Daily Driver Reports (DDR's), to prioritize work accordingly
• Maintains vehicle records by annotating services and repairs into vehicle maintenance files.
• Contain costs by using warranty, evaluating service and parts options.
• Communicate with drivers and plant managers to ensure adherence to preventative vehicle maintenance policies and practices.
• Use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment.
• Order parts from approved vendors and drive Company pick-up/repair truck to pick up parts.
• Operate fixed and mobile equipment as necessary.
• Maintain work area appearance and safety.
• May assist in the maintenance and repair of fixed equipment.
• Examine and adjust protective guards, loose bolts, and specified safety devices.
• Inspect and verify dimensions and clearances of parts to ensure conformance to factory specifications.
• Able to work overtime hours on a routine basis.
• Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures and requirements
• Perform other duties as directed by supervisor. Observe all safety standards and participate in Andale Ready Mix Central's efforts to provide a safe work environment. Always wear prescribed personal protective equipment (eye protection, ear protection, gloves, hard hat, and hard toed shoes). Attend all safety meetings and read all materials provided.

Job Qualifications

• Qualified to perform preventive maintenance and repair/replace tires
• Must have good mechanical and welding skills
• Ability to operate crane, forklift, loaders, and various other types of mobile equipment preferred
• Must have the ability to read technical manuals and understand schematic diagrams
• Must have sufficient level of education to understand oral and written instructions of a technical nature relating to products and equipment
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate in English, including reading and writing
• Ability to work in non-climate-controlled conditions required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, stand walk crawl, kneel and use hands to finger, handle or feel, work overhead. Employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 50lbs and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral and depth vision.