Mechanic

Mechanic

Richmond, VA

Job Scope and Responsibilities:
The Mechanic is responsible for the on-site maintenance, repair, and servicing of diesel-powered vehicles within the S.B. Cox Ready Mix fleet, including mixer trucks, dump trucks, and tanker trucks, ensuring operational reliability and uptime to support concrete delivery operations. This role may involve traveling to various job sites or plant locations in the area and providing roadside assistance if needed, with a home base at the Goochland-Rockville plant. Senior and entry-level positions available.

Key Duties:​

Truck maintenance and repair:

• Perform routine and preventative maintenance on diesel engines in mixer trucks, dump trucks, and tanker trucks, including oil changes, tire rotations, fluid checks, and component repairs (engines, transmissions, brakes, hydraulic systems).
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic issues on-site using mobile diagnostic tools, micrometers, hoists, computer diagnostics software, and hands-on techniques, including welding, grinding, and polishing as needed.
• Inspect and test-drive vehicles post-repair to ensure quality and operational standards are met, whether at a job site or plant location.
• Maintain current knowledge of equipment specifications and service literature for fleet assets.

Operational Support:

• Schedule timely mobile maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime, coordinating with drivers, dispatch, and operations managers to address equipment issues efficiently across multiple sites.
• Operate a computer system (via mobile device) to maintain accurate records of repairs, parts usage, service history, and parts inventory for the fleet and individual trucks.
• Coordinate parts orders and billing to ensure timely availability, transporting necessary tools and parts to job sites to reduce delivery truck downtime.
• Drive commercial motor vehicles (mixer, dump, tanker trucks) as needed to support operations or relocate equipment for repairs.
• Maintain a safe, neat, and orderly workspace accounting for tools and enforcing safety policies
• Work in, on, and around commercial vehicles at job sites, including accessing concrete drum hatches for interior maintenance.

Collaboration and Supervision:

• Act as a liaison between drivers, Fleet Manager, Plant Manager, Shop Manager, Dispatchers, and company leadership (President, Vice President) to address business concerns and coordinate maintenance projects and repairs
• Communicate and collaborate with truck drivers and prioritize repairs while maintaining fleet readiness.
• Provide input on equipment conditions to support fleet management decisions, reporting findings from on-site assessments.

​Compliance and Safety:

• Adhere to company safety policies, health regulations, Federal Safety Regulations, and industry standards during all maintenance and repair activities.

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Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED, plus additional education/training as a mechanic.
• Minimum 2-5 years of proven experience in mechanical repair and maintenance of heavy-duty diesel trucks
• Strong knowledge of diesel engines, hydraulic systems, electrical diagnostics, and related welding, grinding, and polishing skills.
• Proficiency with mobile diagnostic equipment, hand/power tools, micrometers, hoists, and computer diagnostics software (accessible via mobile devices).
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, use hoists for heavier items, climb ladders, and work in various conditions (on-site, outdoor exposure to weather).
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, problem-solving, and stress management skills to assess priority repairs in a fast-paced, mobile environment.
• Good communication skills, a team-oriented mindset, and the ability to work cooperatively as a liaison between drivers, management, and customers from the field.

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines, adapting to changing priorities and locations as business conditions warrant.
• May require some Saturday work to meet operational demands.
• Commitment to maintaining a positive, professional attitude and a safe, efficient work environment while on the move.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person