Fleet Mechanic (Diesel) Lumber & Concrete
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Job Location:
Baton Rouge, LA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
19 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Reports To: Mechanic Shop Supervisor
Department: Concrete Operations
Position Summary
The Fleet Mechanic is responsible for the inspection maintenance diagnosis and repair of company-owned diesel equipment with a primary focus on ready-mix concrete mixer trucks. This position also supports maintenance and repair of other fleet vehicles and equipment as needed to ensure safe reliable and efficient operations.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostics repair and preventive maintenance on diesel-powered mixer trucks including engines transmissions hydraulics air systems and braking systems.
- Inspect adjust repair and replace components such as cooling systems fuel systems electrical systems exhaust systems belts hoses alternators starters and valves.
- Troubleshoot mechanical hydraulic electrical and pneumatic issues and resolve them in a timely and efficient manner.
- Perform preventive maintenance services including oil changes lubrication inspections and DOT-related checks.
- Repair engine failures and mechanical or electrical malfunctions on trucks trailers and other company equipment.
- Fabricate modify or weld parts and equipment when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of inspections repairs and maintenance performed.
- Prepare basic work estimates and communicate repair needs with supervisors.
- Maintain shop tools equipment and work areas in a clean safe and operable condition.
- Support repairs on additional company vehicles and equipment outside of mixer trucks as operational needs require.
- Follow all company safety policies and procedures and promote a safe working environment.
- Uphold company policies standards and values while contributing to continuous improvement efforts.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required
- Minimum of five (5) years of experience as a diesel or heavy equipment mechanic preferred
- Experience working on ready-mix concrete trucks or heavy-duty diesel equipment strongly preferred
- Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered
Technical Skills
- Strong knowledge of diesel engines hydraulics electrical and pneumatic systems
- Welding and fabrication skills preferred
- Ability to use diagnostic tools and standard shop equipment
Certificates & Licenses
- Valid drivers license required
- CDL is a plus but not required
Physical & Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to stand walk bend kneel crouch and lift up to 50 pounds regularly
- Work is performed primarily in a heavy equipment maintenance shop and yard environment
- Exposure to noise vibration moving mechanical parts and varying temperatures
Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Sorrento Lumber Co. Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable federal and Louisiana state laws.
Benefits Summary
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your health financial security and well-being:
- Medical Insurance - Three plan options available; employee must elect or decline coverage
- Dental Insurance - Coverage for preventive basic and major services
- Vision Insurance - Coverage for exams frames lenses or contacts
- Group Life Insurance - $10000 Life & AD&D coverage provided at no cost to the employee
- Voluntary Life Insurance - Additional Life & AD&D coverage available
- Disability Insurance - Covers up to 60% of income for covered accident or illness
- Cancer Insurance - Helps offset out-of-pocket medical and non-medical expenses and includes cancer screening benefits
- Accident Insurance - Helps cover costs not paid by health insurance due to covered injuries
- 401(k) Retirement Plan - Available after one (1) year of employment with enrollment eligibility on the 1st of the month following the one-year anniversary
Drug-Free Workplace
This position is subject to the Companys Drug-Free Workplace Policy.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Sorrento Lumber Co. Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion sex national origin age disability genetic information veteran status or any other protected classification under federal or Louisiana law.
Employment Disclaimer
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties. Responsibilities may change or be added as business needs require. Employment with Sorrento Lumber Co. Inc. is at-will and may be terminated at any time by either the employee or the Company.
Hire is contingent on Background Check Drug and Alcohol Screening and completion of I-9.
Key Skills
- Mechanic Experience
- Change Management
- caterpillar
- Brake Repair
- Diesel Engine Repair
- Tanker Experience
- Mechanical Knowledge
- Vehicle Maintenance
- Air Brake
- Automotive Diagnostics
- Hydraulics
- Quality Management
About Company
Sorrento Lumber Company is a local, family owned business that specializes in ready mix concrete and building materials. We offer our best in customer service, a large inventory and competitive pricing.
