Truck & Trailer Mechanic - Wisner, NE - Military Veterans
at CRH
Job ID: 504428
Founded 150 years ago by a Civil War veteran and pioneer, Gerhold Concrete Company, Inc., A CRH Company, is a major regional supplier of concrete and building materials with 15 locations across Nebraska and Iowa, serving areas in central and northeastern Nebraska, southeastern South Dakota, and western Iowa.
Position Overview
Maintains diesel Trucks and equipment operation by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements; correcting vehicle deficiencies and making adjustments.
Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)
- Troubleshoots problems, making economical and durable repairs.
- Dismantles devices to gain access to and remove defective parts using hoists and hand tools.
- Maintains and repairs heavy equipment, trucks, shop, and non-mobile equipment on a company-wide basis.
- Services vehicles/equipment to include oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules.
- Troubleshoots and repairs electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc.
- Orders parts and supplies through parts department. Operates computer for job functions.
- Adjusts functional parts of devices and control instruments.
- Repairs or replaces defective parts. Installs special functional and structural parts in devices.
- Starts and run or drive devices to test their performance.
- Welds broken parts and structural members.
- Maintains a clean and organized work area.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience working on ready-mix trucks highly desirable.
- Experience in the building materials/construction industry preferred.
Work Requirements
- Must be proficient in use of a computer and ability to learn usage of a program to track the work orders. Preferred adept at use of Microsoft Word and Outlook.
- Must be 18 years in age or older.
- Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
- Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Knowledge/Skill Requirements
- Must have a current and valid driver’s license. CDL is a plus.
- Own tools are required.
- Knowledge of Highway Trucks, Cement Mixers, Construction equipment preferred.
Physical Requirements
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50 lbs. The employee must frequently lift and/or move 5-15lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions; and extreme cold and/or heat. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
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.
If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!
Gerhold Concrete Company, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Wisner, NE
CRH is the leading building materials business in North America and the world. Our global footprint spans 29 countries, employing 73,000 people at over 3,155 operating locations, serving customers across the entire building materials spectrum.
What do we do?
CRH manufactures and supplies a range of building materials, products and innovative solutions for the construction industry. From primary materials that we extract, process and supply, to products that are highly engineered and high-value-added, CRH is uniquely positioned to address evolving trends in global construction markets. Our products can be found throughout the built environment from major public infrastructure to commercial buildings and residential structures.
CRH Values
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- Character is our strength. We do what we say we live by our word and we collaborate to deliver as one team.
- Performance and our commitment. We achieve impact globally through local delivery entrepreneurial Dr. and environmental stewardship.
- Innovation is our way forward. We strive to shape the next generation of sustainable building materials and solutions.
To deliver solutions across multiple product lines CRH is structured into two Divisions:
CRH Europe and CRH Americas
CRH Americas encompasses our America's materials businesses, Architectural Products, and infrastructure products in North America.
Americas Materials : Aggregates, asphalt, cement, ready mix concrete, paving & construction services.
Architectural Products : Residential and commercial outdoor space solutions
Infrastructure Products : Infrastructure solutions for water, energy, telecom, and transportation.
Our products are everywhere you live go and work.
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We are North America’s leading supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services.
#1 Asphalt producer & Paver
#1 Aggregates Producer
#2 Ready Mixed Concrete Producer
#3 Cement for Production
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A leader in our industry committed to safety and customer service.
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#1 Masonry Manufacturer
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