Mobile Mechanic

Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Under the immediate direction of the Equipment Manager, the Diesel Fleet Mechanic performs repairs on mobile equipment, including ready mix trucks, front end loaders, and trailers. This position will be mobile across multiple Concrete Ready Mix plants in the Lafayette/Lake Charles area with use of a company provided service truck.

• Observes and listens to trucks in operation to determine malfunctions.
• Uses diagnostic software to perform advanced troubleshooting.
• Reads manuals and uses hand tools, power tools to perform repairs and maintenance on electrical systems, power transmissions, brakes, drive lines, and other automotive systems.
• Replaces rollers and other wear items as required.
• Performs welding, repair, and fabrication.
• Assists General Manager and Equipment Manager as needed.
• Performs data entry on all services performed.
• Operates mobile equipment as needed.
• Delivers technical advice to Ready Mix Truck Drivers and other mobile equipment operators.
• Maintains parts inventory and orders parts and supplies as needed.
• Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out/tag out procedures required during certain procedures.
• May make service calls at other plants or emergency roadside repairs as needed.
• Assists with training co-workers as needed.
• General clean-up of work areas.
• Follows safety policies and procedures as written.
• Participates in the shop safety program and conducts tailgate safety meetings.
• Performs other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or Equivalent GED required.
• Minimum 2 years Mobile Equipment Maintenance Experience, Ready Mix Maintenance experience preferred.
• Trade School or related mechanical/technical certification.
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) and safe driving record.

• Knowledge of repair and maintenance of diesel engines, hydraulics, electrical, transmissions, brakes, drive lines, and other automotive systems.
• Basic welding skills.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• 40 hours per week with overtime on an as needed basis.

• Requires the ability to lift a maximum of 100 lbs.
• Requires the ability to climb stairs, climb ladders, reach, squat, tolerate prolonged standing/walking, balance, bend from trunk, operate mobile equipment, crawl, kneel, push and pull objects.
• Requires the ability to operate hand controls with both hands and foot pedals with both feet.
• Requires the ability to perform sustained overhead reaching.
• Requires the ability to use vibration tools.
• Requires the ability to perform work while lying on the back, tar for prolonged periods of time and in some cases cramped quarters.
• Requires the ability to work in areas with the potential for high noise levels.
• Work is performed 50% outdoors in all environmental temperatures and weather and 50% indoors.

• Inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
• Competitive base pay.
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
• Group retirement savings program.
• Health and wellness programs.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an 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.

AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.