Concrete Mixer Mechanic

Position Overview

Drives from one destination to another to repair and maintain machinery and equipment under the direction of Shop Foreperson.

• Drive a mechanics truck to various job sites and plants to repair machinery and equipment.
• Work extended, and at times, erratic hours.
• Adhere to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations as set forth by the US Department of Transportation.
• Troubleshoot and maintain all types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to forklifts and Ready Mix trucks.
• Examine equipment and discuss with Shop Foreperson the nature and extent of damage or malfunction.
• Plan work procedure and/or possible solutions for issues.
• Raise equipment, with hydraulic jack, hoist or crane, to gain access to mechanical units bolted to underside of equipment.
• Remove units or pieces such as engines, transmissions, drums, seals, etc.
• Repair or replace parts such as drums, seals, buckets, hydraulic pumps, electric motors, valves, pistons, rods, gears, etc.
• Rewire ignition system, lights, and instrument panel.
• Drain fluid and oil, ensuring proper procedures for containment and or disposal.
• Devise, fabricate, and assemble new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery.
• Required to provide your own basic hand tools.
• Required to keep and maintain a clean and safe work environment, shops, mechanics truck etc.
• Must be self‑motivated and able to plan for future needs.
• Maintain a positive and proactive outlook.

• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co‑workers, supervisors, and the general public at all times.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required.
• Must be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Report to the assigned job site ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Manual of Safety Practices and Procedures.
• Strict adherence to Shelly Company policies and procedures as outlined in the Company Book of Policies.
• Willingness to work in a team environment and assist co‑workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Timely and regular attendance is an expectation of performance for all Shelly Company employees. Employees will be held accountable for adhering to their workplace schedule.

Education and Experience:

One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to six months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Basic computer skills preferred. CDL is preferred.

Language

Skills:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to speak effectively to customers or employees of the organization.

Mathematical

Skills:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Reasoning Ability:
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. The employee must regularly lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is regularly exposed to wet, humid condition airborne particles, and extreme heat or cold. The employee is occasionally exposed to vibration. The…