Heavy Equipment Mechanic - New Braunfels, TX - CRH Americas

Job ID:  496531

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us.  We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

Position: Mobile Maintenance Mechanic

Reports to: Mobile Maintenance Supervisor

Shift: 7am-330pm, Monday-Friday

Pay: $25+/hour dependent on experience

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include: 

• Health Insurance 

• Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 

• Pension Plan  

• Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays, Sick Time

• Tuition Reimbursement 

• Employee Assistance Program  

• Disability Pay 

• Life Insurance 

• Growth Opportunities and more! 

Summary:

The Mobile Mechanic troubleshoots and repairs all mechanical and electrical problems associated with mobile equipment and combustion engine-powered systems.

What you’ll be contributing: 

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.   

• Diagnoses specific problems with mobile equipment accurately and promptly.
• Repairs equipment safely and efficiently.
• Schedules repairs and maintains a preventive maintenance program.
• Understands and follows all Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), Department of Transportation (DOT), and company policies/procedures.
• Maintains parts inventory and orders supplies.
• Performs welding, repair, and fabrication.
• Maintains housekeeping standards on assigned equipment, work areas, and in and around the Truck Shop
• Completes purchase requests, work orders, daily/monthly reports, and safety inspections.

• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor. 

To succeed in this position, you will need:

• High school graduation or equivalent is required.

• Ability to read, write and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc. 

• Willingness to learn, training will be provided. 

• Driver's license with good driving record, commercial driver's license preferred

• Minimum of 2 years of experience completing mobile equipment maintenance, CAT Maintenance

• Cutting, welding and fabricating skills

• Ability to diagnose and repair mobile equipment including diesel/gasoline engines, transmissions, brakes, and heating and air conditioning systems
• Knowledge of cranes, hoists, and rigging equipment
• Familiarity with tires, filters, lubricants, refrigerants, acids, and cleaning and protective chemicals used in mobile equipment repair
• Ability to read, write, and verbally communicate in the English language
• Ability to perform standard or metric mathematics
• Ability to read and understand operator, parts, and repair manuals
• Ability to read and understand electrical systems, hydraulics, and schematics
• Ability to work irregular shifts, workdays, nights, and weekends as required
• Ability to apply and follow all safety rules and regulations as set forth by MSHA and Company policies/procedures including the Hazard Communication Program

What to expect in a cement environment: 

Work to be performed in a shop environment as well as outdoor exposure throughout the plant. Mild exposure to cement dust, heat, cold, and noise requires compliance with specified safety guidelines and procedures. Exposure to high elevations of up to 250 feet in height. Exposure to all weather conditions. Normal operation of mobile equipment may result in jarring and vibratory exposure. 

What’s next for you? 

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals. 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. The employee will be required to follow all job instructions of his/her supervisor and to perform other work assignments related to plant operations that are not inconsistent with the current labor contract, past practices, or safety policies. 

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and 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 large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability--If you want to know more, please click on this link.