Diesel Mechanic (swing shift)

Cowden Gravel & Ready-Mix/AIPNW in Bellingham, WA is proud to provide construction solutions in the buildings, infrastructure and industrial segments. These solutions are built with high performance products from our cement, aggregates, and ready-mix concrete products divisions. Cowden Gravel & Ready-Mix/AIPNW's focus is to develop innovative products that can contribute toward sustainably constructed building solutions. Cowden Gravel & Ready-Mix/AIPNW takes personal growth and development to heart, and provides resources for our employees to take control of their own careers. Through our commitment to communities, to the health and safety of our employees and their families, or through the many volunteer hours of our employees, Cowden Gravel & Ready-Mix/AIPNW demonstrates our care for people. If you want to work in an environment that values hard work, entrepreneurship, and collaborative teamwork,Cowden Gravel & Ready-Mix/AIPNW is for you.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are currently seeking a skilled and dependable individual to join our team as a Diesel Mechanic in Bellingham. As a Diesel Mechanic, you will be responsible for the maintenance and repairs of our commercial diesel fleet for the aggregates and ready-mix divisions. Your exceptional mechanical skills and attention to safety will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of our employees and community by making sure our trucks are safe on the roads. This will also ensure the smooth and efficient operation of our construction projects.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Perform routine services and maintenance (lube, oil change, 6/12/36 month services)

• Perform vehicle inspections compliant with DOT regulations and complete corresponding paperwork

• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues with accuracy and in a timely manner

• Develop repair plan to ensure a complete, safe and timely repair

• Perform mechanical repairs in the shop and roadside, depending on where a breakdown occurs

• Navigate electronic Parts System Database to locate and bill parts according to unit in repair

• Complete parts order request forms to include judgment calls on tagging out units

• Maintain an organized and clean work area

• Maintain shop equipment

• Must always be safety conscious, especially when using powered equipment, maneuvering equipment/vehicles, must warn others before performing repairs that will include loud noise, sparks or fumes. Wear eye and ear protection as required.

• Additional duties may be assigned as needed, and flexibility in work hours may be required based on project demands.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear. The employee will be required to walk on rocky, irregular surfaces that may be muddy and in reduced lighting conditions. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is frequently exposed to high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles, confined space, outside weather conditions, low lighting, artificial lighting, and explosives. The employee is regularly exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, proximity to electrical equipment, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and occasionally intense.

Accountabilities:

• General safety in and around equipment and operating plants

• Reporting unsafe procedures

• Maintain a positive image to the customers and the general public

• Ability to plan work and self-direct

• Ability to work in fast-paced environment

• Adhere to all DOT regulations

• Comply with company policies and procedures, including safety protocols, at all times.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Ability to read and create work orders in English

• Minimum of 3 years job specific experience

• Knowledge of machines/tools used for repair and maintenance of diesel trucks

• Trade school training (preferred)

• CDL (preferred)

• Welding skills (preferred)

• Negative pre-employment drug screen (required)

• Eligibility to work in the US

Additional Requirements:

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

Competencies:

• Safety Oriented.

• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities to work effectively with supervisors, coworkers, and other personnel.

• Basic math, reading, and writing skills are required (English)

• Familiarity with ready-mix trucks, various gravel trucks, and shop equipment

• Able to operate Shop Tools, Air and Hydraulic Jacks, Grinders and Welders

• Strong ability to work self-directed.

• Flexible, able to adjust to changing priorities and propose improvement

• Physical stamina

• Able to work in a fast-paced, high-production environment.

• Able to work unsupervised.

• Comfortable and capable of working at heights.

• Demonstrates commitment to safety for oneself and others.

• Mechanical aptitude.

• Time and self-management skills as part of a team or independently.

• Demonstrate strong skills in problem-solving, decision making and multi-tasking.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Willing to work overtime and shifts when needed including Saturdays.

WHAT WE OFFER 

• Competitive wage

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

• Holistic Health & Well-being programs

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Dress for your day

Compensation:

• Apprentice: $21

• Experienced Level 1-3: $25-$39

• Advanced: $40-$46

• Journeyman/Foreman: $47-$51

• Additional $5/hr swing shift premium

This is a safety sensitive position. As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all Holcim employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required