Truck Diesel Mechanic

Truck Diesel Mechanic

AutoReqId: 19054BR

Pay Class: Hourly

Hourly Pay Rate: 20 - 41

Department: Maintenance

Line of Business: Concrete

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Posting:

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a swing shift Truck Diesel Mechanic to join our team in Portland, Oregon. As a Truck Mechanic you must have a proven safety record, history of being a team player, the initiative to be a self-starter, and the ability to work without direct supervision when needed.

Heidelberg Materials provides the materials to build our future. Our future is sustainable. Our future is digital. And it goes beyond cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. Heidelberg Materials North America, previously known as Lehigh Hanson, operates more than 450 locations with approximately 9,000 employees in the U.S. and Canada.

This position will be responsible for the repair and maintenance of our on-highway trucking fleets, which includes dump trucks, trailers, and concrete mixers. As well as a variety of light and medium duty vehicles on occasion

What You'll Get to Do:

• Lubricate and perform preventative maintenance
• Perform repairs as required to achieve optimum performance
• Operate and inspect equipment to diagnose problems
• Ensure all equipment repairs are performed accurately to the manufacturer standards
• Test mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper operation and compliance with specifications
• Review DVIRs and create work orders as required
• Some welding and light fabrication as needed
• Perform other miscellaneous mechanical and maintenance duties as assigned

Essential Experience and Skills:

• Proficiency in preventative maintenance of transmissions, rear ends, suspension, steering, brakes, 12v electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems on various types of equipment
• Understanding of DOT inspection requirements
• Experience with formal maintenance programs
• Requires lifting, kneeling, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling, and working at elevated heights at times in tight and awkward positions.
• Must have own tools
• Must be able to work a flexible schedule with flexible hours, hours may vary; overtime work and weekends may be required

Preferred Experience and Skills:

• 2 years related experience
• Record keeping skills
• Mechanical aptitude
• Attention to detail
• Light computer skills
• Understanding of engine diagnostic software

What We Have to Offer:

• $20.00 - $41.00 / hour
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Saving Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Prescription Drug/Pharmacy benefit, AD&D, Short-Term & Long-Term Disability. Life insurance, Paid Bonding Leave, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401k Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation 10 days per year and Paid Sick 40 hours per year.
• Ten paid holidays.

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check.
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.

Work Environment:

• Primary two bay truck shop, good lighting and heated
• May include environments of inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level
• Strong safety culture

Employer Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled