Diesel Technician - Mechanic - Columbus, NE. Columbus LilyLifestyle

Diesel Technician
- Mechanic
- Columbus, NE

AMAT

Columbus, Nebraska, United States

Job

The Diesel Mechanic is responsible for maintaining diesel trucks and equipment operations by completing inspections and preventive maintenance requirements, correcting vehicle deficiencies and adjustments. The role includes completing all job duties while following all workplace safety rules.

• 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 preventive 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 runs or drives devices to test their performance.
• Welds broken parts and structural members as necessary.
• Maintains a clean and organized work area.
• Other duties as assigned.

• 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.

• Must own tools.
• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must have and maintain 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.

• 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.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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 5‑15 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

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.

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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.

Central Sand and Gravel Company, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. EOE/Vet/Disability. CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.