Plant Mechanic - Cocoa, FL

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at

Job Summary

The Mechanic diagnoses and repairs diesel tractors, trailers and other wheeled vehicles by performing the following duties.

Job Responsibilities

Examines and diagnoses vehicle problems, and repairs according to generally accepted methods

Discusses extensive or difficult in-depth repairs with Terminal Manager, and/or Supervisor

Demonstrate and enforces CEMEX safety policies and regulations to all mechanics (i.e. lockout tagout policies, hazard assessment)

Make sure shop and all repairs are in compliance with OSHA regulations

Performs routine scheduled maintenance outlined on PM checklist sheets

Plans all routine work procedures

Raises vehicle, with hydraulic jack or hoist, to gain access to mechanical components for removal, repair or inspection

Removes components for repair of replacement such as, but not limited to: alternators, starters, water pumps, radiators, condensers, compressors, clutches, transmissions, differentials, wheel assemblies, brakes, drivelines, gearboxes, pump, rollers, etc

Disassembles components, inspects parts for wear, and determines cause of failure

Troubleshoots and repairs hydraulic systems, and components

Inspects and replaces parts such as clutches, wheel seals, brake linings, drums, bearings, and all other components as described above

Overhauls and rebuilds serviceable components

Some regional traveling required to repair company equipment

Diagnoses and repairs electrical systems and circuitry in accordance with acceptable industry standards

Performs occasional cutting and welding utilizing both gas and electric welding equipment

Replaces and adjusts headlights, and installs and repairs accessories such as radios, heaters, mirrors, and windshield wiper blades

Enters work orders on system for equipment inventory purposes

Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times

Wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds

Meet or exceed company safety standards

Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years related experience, training or equivalent combination of education and experience

High school diploma or equivalent

3 years related experience or training or equivalent combination of education and experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Able to understand, interpret, communicate, and execute with exactness instructions given in both verbal and written form

Bi-lingual Spanish a plus

Able to recognize potentially hazardous situations, understanding instructions given by supervisor, possess common sense

Ability to deal with mechanical problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Possession of valid Driverâ s License; prefer Class A or Class B CDL or the ability to obtain such a license within the new employee evaluation period (180 days) with driving record that meets company requirements in order to retrieve or test drive company commercial vehicles

Forklift certified or willing to obtain

TWIC preferred or willing to obtain

Working Conditions

Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time

Physical Requirements

Walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors

Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors

Legal Notices

CEMEX is an EEO/AA (equal opportunity/affirmative action) institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by under federal, state or local law in the programs or activities which it operates.

CEMEX will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with all local, state and federal laws.

CEMEX is an E-Verify participating employer.

Arizona Smoke-Free Act. CEMEX complies with the State of Arizona’s Smoke-Free Act (Arizona Revised Statutes § 36-601.01). Smoking and/or the use of tobacco or related products is prohibited in and on CEMEX property as well as any building and/or vehicle owned or leased by CEMEX.

CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits. Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well. You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page. (

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, información genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.