Diesel Mechanic - Fleet Technician - Ready-Mix Newport News

Job Description - Diesel Mechanic - Fleet Technician - Ready-Mix - $1500 Sign-On Bonus - Newport News (2500021W)

Diesel Mechanic - Fleet Technician - Ready-Mix - $1500 Sign-On Bonus - Newport News - 2500021W

Employee Referral Eligible

$1,500 Sign-On Bonus

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time .

What You’ll Do:

Promote Safety. Take an active role in prioritizing safety throughout the operation for yourself and others at all times in accordance with MSHA and Vulcan standards. Follow all safety, lock out tag out, and environmental rules and procedures.

Repair and Maintain Mobile Equipment. Service, repair, adjust, maintain, and test Concrete Ready Mix Trucks and support equipment. Perform routine preventative maintenance such as lubricating, adjustments, failure analysis, and corrective actions for repairs. Repair hydraulic hoses, lighting, brakes, suspension, and AC work. Maintain a clean and well-organized work area.

Inspect Equipment and Material. Inspect all mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot the cause of errors. Diagnose defects and perform repairs to address problems when necessary.

Create Work Orders. Create work orders on all repairs and services, providing legible and accurate information for all work performed.

Communicate. Communicate with personnel to ensure proper, safe, and preventative vehicle maintenance.

Use Equipment. Use various equipment, such as cutting torch, air and hand tools, jacks, grinders, and drill press.

Perform General Physical Activities. Perform physical activities that require moving your whole body and considerable use of your arms and legs, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.

Additional Responsibilities.Other duties as assigned.

Skills You’ll Need:

Experience. Previous experience as a diesel mechanic is required. A strong understanding of diesel engines, brake systems, electrical systems, hydraulics, and various diagnostic tools is required.

Certifications. MED HVY Truck ASE Certification is preferred.

Communication Skills. Must be able to read memos, instructions, and communicate verbally with fellow employees to solve problems.

Basic Math Skills. Must be able to add, subtract, and know basic units of measurement.

Flexibility. Must be willing to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

What You’ll Like About Us:

Work-Life Balance . At Vulcan Materials Company, we are focused on improving our employees' work-life balance. We understand the impact of weekly fluctuating work hours or lack of hours for our full-time Ready-Mix employees.

Shift Differential. At Vulcan Materials Company, Mideast Division, Night Shift employees are paid a Shift Differential of an additional 10% on their base pay if the employee works certain hours during the designated time period. We believe the additional compensation helps to offset the inconvenience of working less desirable hours.

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets up apart is the work we do impact daily lives – and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

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