Transportation Mechanic

Job description

Job title:

Transportation Mechanic

Date:

Aug 29, 2026

Location:

Gibsonton, FL, US, 33534

Job Requisition ID:

61658

Company Overview

Cemex US is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With over a century of expertise, we are committed to delivering products and services that meet the needs of our customers and communities across the globe. At Cemex, we believe in investing in our people, offering competitive benefits and the opportunity to be part of a dynamic team. Join us and build your career with a company that is Building a Better Future .

Job Summary

Perform maintenance and repair of various types of flatbed trailers in Company shops, on public roadways, jobsites, and customer's yards as necessary. Maximize equipment availability using efficient and proactive preventative maintenance programs.

Job Responsibilities

Diagnose air brake air ride and lighting issues and perform mechanical repairs and maintenance to various types of trailers including but not limited to aluminum and steel trailers, dock height and drop deck.

Perform routine preventative maintenance services and DOT's and fill out accompanying paperwork

Perform routine brake inspections/ adjustments on commercial vehicles following Federal DOT requirements.

Create work orders on repairs and services providing legible and accurate information for work performed

Input daily repair reports into software-based tracking program. SAP

Communicate with drivers and plant managers to ensure adherence to preventative vehicle maintenance policies and practices

Use a wide variety of hand and power tools, cutting torches and welding equipment

Drive Company service truck to perform road calls, mobile maintenance

Operate fixed and mobile equipment as necessary

May assist in the maintenance and repair of fixed equipment

Comply with all Safety, Health, Environmental and other Company policies, procedures, and requirements

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications High school diploma or equivalent

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

Mechanical Experience

Must have own tools up to 1 "

High School diploma, preferred

CDL Class A a plus but not required

ASE certifications a plus

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

Working Conditions

Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors.

Must wear protective equipment while at the location

No smoking or tobacco use of any kind on premises

No cell phone use while working

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 50 - 100 pounds of force occasionally

Exerting 25 - 50 pounds of force frequently

Exerting 10 - 20 pounds of force continually

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, to communicate to employees/visitors as well as function safely around heavy rolling equipment

Must be able to perform all job functions which include, but may not be limited to, pushing, turning, and/or pulling of controls

Must pass physical to include back x-ray, hearing test and drug/alcohol screen

Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors

Must wear protective equipment while on the job

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 * ). 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 Espanol

CEMEX es una institucion EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/accion afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religion, discapacidad fisica o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientacion sexual, informacion genetica, identidad de genero, o expresion de genero en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.

Nearest Major Market: Tampa

Worksite address

gibsonton, FL, 33534, US

Who can apply

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