Job ID:  509175

 

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.

 

Job Title: Maintenance Person

Texas Materials is a locally based construction company and building materials supplier, which is A CRH Company, the largest asphalt, ready mix and aggregates producer in North America. Texas Materials is part of CRH's growing Texas-based network of 47 locations and over 1,200 employees statewide.

Position Overview

The Mechanic will be responsible for performing all needed inspections and repairs on trucks and other heavy construction, vehicles/equipment in a safe, effective manner. Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

Fueling and preventative maintenance of equipment

Analyzes malfunctions and repairs, rebuilds, and maintains equipment Operates and inspects machines and equipment to diagnose defects

Dismantles and reassembles equipment, using hoists, as well as hand and power tools Examines parts for damage or excessive wear, using micrometers and gauges

Replaces defective engines and sub-assemblies, such as transmissions, electric motors, drums, seals, hydraulic pumps, valves, pistons, rods, gears, crankshafts, cylinder blocks, etc

Tests overhauled equipment to ensure operating efficiency (must be able to operate all equipment) Welds broken parts and structural members

Directs workers engaged in cleaning parts and assisting with assembly and disassembly of equipment Performs record keeping of time and parts used on the appropriate forms

Plans work procedures and/or possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts and rearrangement of parts or sub-assemblies

Performs general cleaning of work areas and maintenance areas

Assists other maintenance department staff in performing the duties necessary to assure the efficiency of operations of vehicles

Regular and predictable attendance at assigned times is required Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

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

 

Education/Experience

Minimum of a high school diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Two year certificate from college or technical school.

Certificate or degree in heavy equipment maintenance and repair preferred.

3-5 years of heavy equipment maintenance experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Valid Driver’s License class C. CDL and satisfactory driving record is preferred but not required.

Work Requirements

Must be 18 years in age or older.

Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check. Must possess valid DOT medical card if applicable.

Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.

Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co-workers or supervisors with other duties as requir