Diesel Mechanic

Overview

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Position Summary: Under the immediate direction of the Senior/ Lead Mechanic, the Diesel Mechanic performs repairs on mobile equipment, including ready mix trucks, front end loaders, and trailers. 60/40 work split between Shop and mobile repairs at Concrete Ready-Mix plants.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED required
• Minimum 5 years Mobile Equipment Maintenance Experience, Ready Mix Maintenance Experience, preferred
• Trade School or related mechanical / technical certification
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) and safe driving record preferred.

• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, transmissions, brakes, drive lines and other automotive systems to perform repair work
• Basic welding skills
• Ability to read and write in English
• 40 hours per week and overtime on an as needed basis

• Observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunctions.
• Use diagnostic software to do advanced troubleshooting
• Reads manuals, uses hand tools, power tools to perform repairs and maintenance to electrical systems, power transmissions, brakes, drive lines and other automotive systems to perform repair work
• Replaces rollers and other wear items as required
• Performs welding, repair and fabrication
• Assists Senior Mechanic as needed
• Operates mobile equipment as needed
• Delivers technical advice to Ready Mix Truck Drivers and other mobile equipment operators.
• Maintains parts inventory and orders of parts and supplies as needed
• Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedure required during certain procedures
• May make service calls at other plants or emergency roadside repairs as needed
• Assists with training co-workers as needed
• General clean-up of work areas
• Follows safety policies and procedures as written
• Participates in the shop safety program and conduct tailgate safety meeting.
• Performs other duties as required

• Work requires the ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Work requires the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects
• Work requires the ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet
• Work requires the ability to perform sustained overhead reaching
• Work requires the ability to use vibration tools
• Work requires the ability to perform work while lying on back or in cramped quarters for prolonged periods of time
• Work requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels
• Work is performed 50% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather and 50% indoors

• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

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 a large international organization.

Come build your career with us! Apply today and find out how your skills and experience can translate to opportunities that advance your career. Please complete your online application and profile for consideration.

Texas Materials, 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.

Date:
Sep 30, 2025