Mechanic - Tucson

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, 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. CEMEX offers competitive wages, career growth, and excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, an employee assistance program and retirement plan options.

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The Mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers and other wheeled vehicles by performing the following duties.

• Examines and diagnoses vehicle problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods
• Discusses extensive or difficult in-depth repairs with Terminal Manager, and/or Supervisor
• Demonstrates and enforces CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (e.g., lockout/tagout policies, hazard assessment)
• Ensures shop and all repairs comply with OSHA regulations
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets
• Plans all routine work procedures
• Raises vehicle with hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection
• Removes components for repair or replacement such as alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drive lines, gearboxes, pump rollers, etc.
• Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems and components
• Inspects and replaces parts such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, bearings, and all other components as described above
• Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components
• Requires some regional traveling to repair company equipment
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with acceptable industry standards
• Performs occasional cutting and welding utilizing both gas and electric welding equipment
• Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades
• Enters work orders on system for equipment inventory purposes
• Adheres to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times
• Wears proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
• Meets or exceeds company safety standards
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned by management

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute instructions given in both verbal and written form
• Bi‑lingual Spanish a plus
• Ability to recognize potentially hazardous situations and follow supervisor instructions
• Ability to deal with mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations
• Possession of a valid driver’s license; preference for Class A or Class B CDL or the ability to obtain such a license within the new employee evaluation period
• Forklift certified or willing to obtain certification
• TWIC preferred or willing to obtain

• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods

• Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate with employees/visitors

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…