Fleet Mechanic

Fleet Mechanic

Lafayette, LA, US, 70506

Builders Supply - Ready Mix

Job ID : 515105

Builders Supply, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of ready mixed concrete, reinforcing steel, and building materials in Louisiana. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Builders Supply, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Louisiana.

Diesel Fleet Mechanic

Position Summary

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 mulitple Concrete Ready Mix plants in the Lafayette / Lake Charles area with use of a company provided service truck.

Requirements

• Observes and listens to truck in operation to determine malfunctions.
• Use diagnostic software to do advanced troubleshooting
• Reads manuals, uses hand tools, power tools to perform repairs and maintenance to electrical systems, power transmissions, brakes, drivelines and other automotive systems to perform repair work
• Replaces rollers and other wear items as required
• Performs welding, repair and fabrication
• Assists General Manger 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 of parts and supplies as needed
• Demonstrates good knowledge of lock out / tag out procedure 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 conduct tailgate safety meeting.
• Performs other duties as required

Preferred Education and Experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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