Job SummaryThe Garage Mechanic repairs automotive as well as heavy duty diesel plant and quarry mobile equipment.
BenefitsAt CalPortland, we're proud to offer a comprehensive, competitive benefits package that provides health and financial support to our most important resources: our employees. Your benefits are an important part of your overall compensation at CalPortland. That's why we give you a wide range of benefits to choose from. All regular full time employees may enroll in a variety of health and welfare plans including medical, dental and vision plans. Other benefits include life insurance, disability coverage, employee assistance program, and retirement program. The company also has a variety of voluntary benefits for employees to choose from.
CompensationResponsibilities- Disassembles and overhauls engines, transmissions, clutches, rear ends and other assemblies on diesel/gasoline motorized equipment
- Grinds valves, adjusts brakes, aligns wheels, straightens frames and repairs fuel pumps
- Performs welding, brazing, cutting or fabricating on engine powered equipment
- Maintains air conditioning units on all mobile equipment
- Performs repairs and troubleshooting in mobile equipment electrical systems
- Maintains cleanliness in areas of facility
- Performs other duties as assigned
EducationHigh school diploma/GED
Requirements/Qualifications- Familiarity with computers
- Knowledge of hazards associated with areas of responsibilities
- Ability to sit, stand, stoop, lift up to 70 lbs., and bend for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours)
- Walk on all types of surfaces (uneven and/or slippery ground); ability to climb on equipment
- Must be able to walk long distances, climb ladders, stairs, and stockpiles, stoop, and crawl under and into enclosed spaces
- Must work in all weather conditions: heat, cold, wet, dry and/or dusty conditions and near hot kiln process
- Will have exposure to all levels of noise that require use of hearing protection
- Exposure to cement, clay, limestone and various chemicals; see MSDS for more details
- Ability to work in surroundings that include heat, dust, vibration, heights and confined spaces
- Knowledge of all types of equipment used in the manufacturing of cement preferred
Conditions of EmploymentSuccessful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check. Some positions require FMCSA regulated on-going drug and alcohol testing.