Lubrication Technician

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

Performs a variety of general mechanic/maintenance lubrication activities in the mobile shop area, machinery and equipment and runs oil test and analyzes test results to assure that equipment is well maintained and in good running order so that optimum production can be obtained. This job position interfaces, daily, with the rest of the operations in this quarry. The employee holding this job must perform the work activities in a correct, accurate, and timely fashion since every single work activity in our line of business is crucial for the whole operation.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains correct oil/grease levels in all equipment.
• Maintains all machinery and equipment properly lubricated:
• Loaders, Haul Trucks, auxiliary equipment’s and pickup trucks
• Oil and Lubricants:          
• Takes oil samples as schedule and sends out for oil tests/analysis
• Fills out oil statistical reports and interprets result for contamination
• Stores and cares for oil and lubricants
• Maintains and is responsible for adequate Lube inventory in stock
• Coordinates with stores/inventory

Qualifications

• Lube technician must observe and comply with all Safety policies and procedures.
• Complete safety, health and task training.
• Assists plant personnel as required.
• Ability to perform first aid treatment.
• Ability to use lubricating equipment operator’s manuals.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to carry out oral and written instructions and deal with problems from standardized situations.
• Basic mathematical skills, including addition and subtraction of four-digit numbers, fractions, and common units measurements.
• Ability to read and understand English sufficiently to be able to read technical information contained in manuals and/or technical brochures, statistical reports, completion of various paperwork and to recognized differences between words, including safety issues and related matters.
• Ability to communicate well with supervisors, mechanics, leadman, welders, and outside technical personnel specially regarding lubrication related matters -oil, grease, and other products-.
• Lifting, carrying, pulling and/or moving of 50 pounds minimum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds, of force constantly to move objects.
• Ability to detect safety and environmental hazards, equipment malfunctioning and respond accordingly.
• Ability to use standard mechanical hand tools and lubricating, equipment of different types.

Working Conditions

• Exposed to dust, heat, humanity, fumes, cold and dampness when working outside. Shop is not air-conditioned.
• May work night shift and extended hours to meet work demands.
• May work continuously several hours without a break.
• Exposed to intense heat while working outdoors.
• May work in small areas and/or confined spaces.

Physical Requirements

• Sitting/Standing: Sits 20 % of the time -in an awkward position and not in the
• normal sitting position, such as sitting in a chair. Stands 80 % of the time.
• Environment:
• Exposed to dust, heat, humanity, fumes, cold and dampness when working outside. Shop is not air-conditioned.
• Physical tasks:
• Must climb and work at heights over 125 feet.
• Must climb ladders based 125 feet above ground, to lubricate pieces of equipment.
• Must lift heavy weights while performing work. Frequently, the lifting is done from unusual positions.
• Must pull and push and heavy weights while performing work duties.
• Must continually walk around quarry of lubricating equipment.

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act.  CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at

Company Description

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at