Truck & Trailer Mechanic - Columbus, NE - Military Veterans
at CRH
Job ID: 503816
As a major supplier of aggregates in Nebraska since 1921, Central Sand and Gravel Company, A CRH Company, has a long history as a mainstay of construction and development projects throughout the state – even supplying aggregates for one of Nebraska’s very first concrete paving projects.
Position Overview
The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining diesel Trucks and equipment operations by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies and adjustments. Completes all job duties while following all workplace safety rules.
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.
- 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 as necessary.
- 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/Experience
- High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
- 1-3 years of experience with diesel trucks and/or various heavy equipment.
- Experience working on ready-mix trucks and experience in the building materials/construction industry preferred.
Work Requirements
- Must own tools.
- Must be 18 years in age or older.
- Must have a current and valid driver’s license. CDL is a plus
- 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 be proficient in use of a computer and ability to learn usage of a program to track the work orders.
- Knowledge of Highway Trucks, Cement Mixers, Construction equipment preferred.
- Knowledge of equipment and tools, including uses, repair and maintenance.
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.
- Frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment.
- Regularly required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
- Frequently lifting and/or carrying of objects up to 50 lbs.
- 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
- A culture that values opportunity for growth, development and internal promotion
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage as one of North America’s largest corporations. We are a proud reflection of the hundreds of family businesses, local and regional companies and mid to large sized enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates with a decentralized, diversified structure, letting you work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large enterprise.
CRH is a great place to grow! 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 career site. Please complete your online profile which will be sent directly to the appropriate Hiring Manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest in the CRH family!
Central Sand and Gravel Company, A CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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Columbus, 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
- People are our priority. We build enduring relationships and we care for each other 's safety and well-being.
- 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.
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Infrastructure Products : Infrastructure solutions for water, energy, telecom, and transportation.
Our products are everywhere you live go and work.
We build sustainable communities to connect you to the people places and things that matter.
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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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