Diesel Maintenance Mechanic - South Texas Concrete - Houston, TX

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a Diesel Maintenance Mechanic at our South Texas Concrete business located in Houston, TX.

If you have previous experience working on a variety of heavy construction equipment, Heidelberg Materials wants to hear from you!

About the Company: 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. 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. We're dedicated to our goal to create sustainable value with industry-leading products and solutions to satisfy the construction needs of our customers around the world. We are Building a Better Future for our people, our customers, our communities and our shareholders.

What You'll Get To Do
As a Diesel Mechanic you will repair and maintain damaged and worn parts on Class 6, 7, and 8 vehicles. You will have an opportunity to display your mechanical knowledge while dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools. Earn $25.00 per hour, frequent overtime!

What You'll Get To Do

• Repairing and replacing damaged or worn parts on Class 6, 7 and 8 vehicles.
• Dismantling and reassembling heavy equipment using hoists and hand tools.
• Operating and inspecting trucks to diagnose defects.
• Testing mechanical products and equipment after repair or assembly to ensure proper performance and compliance with manufacturers' specifications.
• Cleaning, lubricating, and performing other routine maintenance work on trucks.
• Reading and understanding operating manuals, blueprints, and technical drawings.
• Overhauling and testing trucks to ensure operating efficiency.
• Correcting vehicle deficiencies by removing, repairing, adjusting, overhauling, assembling, disassembling, and replacing major assemblies, sub-assemblies, components, parts, or systems, such as, power and drive trains, electrical, air conditioning, fuel, emission, brake, steering, hydraulics; completes machine shop operations; making adjustments, and alignments including bearing loads, gear tooth contact, valve mechanisms, governors, oil systems, control linkages, clutches, and traction units.
• Diagnosing faults or malfunctions to determine required repairs, using engine diagnostic equipment such as computerized test equipment and calibration devices.
• Examining parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges.
• Maintaining repair and service records.
• Inspect all vehicles for additional repairs
• Repair DOT and Safety related deficiencies on the spot.
• Follow and adhere to all company policies, procedures, safety standards and codes of conduct.
• Log time to all assigned individual tasks and RO's in TMT or other CMMS systems accurately.
• Be able to travel from site to site and to handle mobile call outs to assist with emergency breakdowns and on the spot repairs.

What We Are Looking For

• Must meet Companies requirements for employment
• Ability to read/comprehend written instructions and information in English Language
• Knowledge and Familiarity with all aspects of mobile equipment repair/maintenance desired
• A minimum of five (5) years mobile equipment repair experience, desired; or a combination of education and experience.
• Work with limited supervision
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have a valid driver's license, a CDL Class A or B is preferred
• Must possess basic hand tools for the position and upgrade such tools as required to complete the tasks assigned.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Occasional exposure to inclement weather
• Works in, on top of, and under equipment in tiring and uncomfortable positions frequently bending, stretching, crouching, and squatting for up to 10 + hours a Shift.
• Exerting 35 to 75 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 35 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work various changing shifts pending on business demands.
• Employees are subject to drafts, noise, dust, heat, fumes, dirt, and grease.
• Employee must wear safety steal toe boots and other safety/protective items such as Hard/Bump hats, safety glasses, and other PPE that task may dictate.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to complete a pre-employment physical evaluation.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment Drug screen.

Why join the Heidelberg Materials team?

• Competitive Pay - Earn $25.00per hour , frequent overtime
• 401k with employer match
• Year-Round Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vacation & Paid Holidays
• Opportunities for Winter Work and Learning New Skills

If this sounds like an opportunity you would be interested in, please visit our application page by clicking here.
Heidelberg Materials is a drug-free workplace.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individual's race, color, sex national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, status as a military veteran or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.