Mechanic, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits—including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options—along with over a century of stability to build your next career on.

For more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit  and CEMEX Career Opportunities.

The Mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers and other wheeled vehicles by performing the duties listed below.

• Examines and diagnoses vehicle problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods.
• Discusses extensive or difficult in‑depth repairs with the Terminal Manager and/or Supervisor.
• Demonstrates and enforces CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (e.g., lockout‑tagout policies, hazard assessment).
• Ensures shop and all repairs comply with OSHA regulations.
• Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets.
• Plans all routine work procedures.
• Raises the vehicle with a hydraulic jack or hoist to gain access to mechanical components.
• Removes components for repair or replacement (alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drive lines, gearboxes, pumps, rollers, etc.).
• Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure.
• Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems and components.
• Inspects and replaces parts such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, bearings, and other components.
• Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components.
• Travel may be required to repair company equipment.
• Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with industry standards.
• Performs occasional cutting and welding using gas and electric welding equipment.
• Installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades.
• Enters work orders on the system for equipment inventory purposes.
• Adheres to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times.
• Wears proper safety equipment while on plant grounds.
• Meets or exceeds company safety standards.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 3 years of related experience, training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Ability to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute instructions in both verbal and written form.
• Bi‑lingual Spanish a plus.
• Recognition of potentially hazardous situations and understanding of supervisor instructions.
• Ability to deal with mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Possession of a valid driver's license (Class A or Class B CDL preferred; the ability to obtain within 180 days). Must have a driving record that meets company requirements.
• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain.
• TWIC preferred or willingness to obtain.

• Job involves sitting most of the time, with walking or standing for brief periods.

• Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree.
• Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally; up to 20 pounds frequently; up to 10 pounds constantly, to move objects.
• Requires regular talking and hearing for communication.

CEMEX is an EEO/AA institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories…