Trailer Mechanic

it's what's inside that counts

There’s more to CMC than our products and the buildings, structures, and roads they go into. At CMC, it’s the people inside our recycling centers, fabrication plants, manufacturing facilities, steel mills and offices that make us who we are as a company.

Our success comes from finding, retaining, and supporting the highest quality talent by offering :

• Day 1 Benefits Coverage with low cost Medical, Vision, Dental
• Day 1 Paid-time Off and Vacation
• 4.5% Company Match 401(k) plan
• $500 Annual Company-paid Lifestyle Benefit
• Competitive Compensation and Bonuses
• Company-paid Life and Disability Insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training and Advancement Opportunities

Why This Job

CMC provides an excellent opportunity to learn the steel, construction reinforcement and ground stabilization industries and to grow in your career.

Whether you will spend your day brainstorming in an office cubicle, operating a crane, running manufacturing equipment or troubleshooting technical obstacles, at CMC, you’ll get the training and support from your team that you need to excel in your role and reach your full potential.

What You'll Do

• Effectively monitor and inspect equipment for defects
• Participates in the CMC Safety Programs and proactively upholds the CMC Safety Culture
• Perform additional duties as needed
• Perform all facets of the repair safely while utilizing hand tools, power tools and precision tools at different heights or adverse conditions
• Perform building maintenance as required
• Purchase supplies and parts for repair, track purchase requisitions when necessary
• Able and willing to cross train as required
• Attend extensive training regarding applicable equipment
• Maintain good general housekeeping, keeping clean equipment and work area. Keep all tools in good working condition
• Perform predictive / preventive / corrective maintenance, utilize computer systems and programs for documentation of maintenance / safety activities;

perform time entry, enter notifications and work orders, enter corrective actions / comments

• Repair and maintain shop machinery and mechanical equipment including overhead cranes, shears, benders, threaders, forges, induction heaters, and welders
• Work with other Technicians on job orders and troubleshooting

What You'll Need

• Must be able to work outside under all weather conditions to include working in the heat and cold weather
• Welding skills preferred
• Able to read technical documents and service manuals, write clearly
• Both mechanically and electrically inclined with experience working in both areas
• Experience servicing and repairing industrial equipment
• Follow OSHA, EPA, and company safety policies, rules, and regulations
• Possess a strong work ethic and practice safe working habits
• Specific knowledge of hydraulics a plus
• Ability to work as a team player in a fast paced environment, with strong work ethic, pay attention to detail and find root causes for issues
• Possess proficient skills utilizing hand tools, power tools and precision tools for performing all facets of the repair and maintenance process
• Work on rotating shifts with some overtime required
• Able to work overtime as business requires
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb ladders and steps, work outside under all weather conditions when needed
• Must have trailer and / or fleet mechanic experience
• Minimum of 3 years of experience
• Must have trailer air brake knowledge, lights, wiring, welding experience stick & mig
• Must be able to do trailer tire repair or ability & willing to learn to learn. Minor maintenance on pickups & mobile equipment.

Must be able to work overtime without prior notice

• Must be able to work in the Texas elements
• Valid Texas driver’s license. Vocational education & training is a plus
• Must have own hand tools
• High School Diploma or GED required

Your Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience is required

We are Commercial Metals Company, a Fortune 500 company with a family feel that’s already part of your life. Our steel products have been supporting structures in more than 20 countries for over 100 years.

And the secret to our success? We’ve built our legacy by assembling a team of innovators and doers to tackle some of the most challenging problems facing our world over last 100 years but we’re just getting started.

If you’re ready to reimagine ways to make the steel industry more sustainable, reinforce the bridges and roadways that connect our communities, and raise the bar for what it means to do meaningful work day in and day out.

In short, you’re ready to be part of CMC.