DIESEL TRUCK MECHANIC - Night Shift Shop Foreman

Cowden Gravel & Ready Mix specializes in aggregate and concrete deliveries. With a fast paced, busy, on site shop, our mechanics work on all aspects of truck repairs and maintenance. We employ mechanics of all levels of experience. Our Bellingham shop on Cedarville Road has an opening for a Night Shift Shop Foreman. This Diesel Truck Service Mechanic position will work swing shift hours M-F, 3pm – 11:30pm with overtime available. 40-60 hours a week, overtime is paid after 40. Our swing shift mechanics primarily perform routine services and maintenance on our dump trucks and mixer trucks. The ideal candidate for this position will have foreman/lead experience along with diesel truck shop experience, especially with brake replacements, greasing, and vehicle servicing. If you like wrenching, aren't afraid of getting dirty, enjoy manual labor, interacting with co-workers, and being part of a team of skilled mechanics...this is the job for you!!!

Serving Northwest Washington since 1945, Cowden is committed to providing quality products and genuine customer care. We are a family company built on teamwork and pitching in to the get job done. Top candidates for employment will be safe and courteous, skilled, dependable, enthusiastic, and willing to follow directions. While each job requires different demands, we expect all our mechanics to be physically capable of lifting 50 lbs., climbing fixed-ladders, performing vehicle inspections, and handling adverse weather conditions.

To join our team, please submit a resume and/or application showing past employment history and relevant job skills.

JOB DUTIES OVERVIEW for Night shift (DIESEL TRUCK SERVICE MECHANIC)

• Primarily perform routine services and maintenance (lube, oil change, 6/12/36 month services) typically completed on night shift.
• 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
• Navigate electronic Parts System Database to locate and bill parts according to unit in repair
• Complete parts order request forms to include judgement calls on tagging out units
• Maintain an organized and clean work area
• 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.
• Complete tasks as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to read and create work orders in English
• Job specific experience (preferred)
• Knowledge of machines/tools used for diesel vehicle repair and maintenance
• Trade school training (preferred)
• CDL (a plus)
• Welding skills
• Leadership skills
• Negative pre-employment drug screen
• Eligibility to work in the US
• Criminal Background screening conducted

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive wages based on experience and qualifications. Base Hourly Rate Range: $30-$40 per hour PLUS benefits
• $5/hour Shift differential pay (additional wage for working swing/night shift) (total wage range with differential pay is $35-$45/hr)
• Overtime Pay after 40 hours/week
  
• Full time (40-60 hrs/wk), Mon-Fri
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, pet, disability, life, and supplemental insurances:
  
  • Holistic health & well-being programs for physical, mental/emotional and financial health with access to resources and benefits to help focus on staying well through education and prevention
  • Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
  • Vision and other voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid Time Off starting at 80 hours annually, increasing to 120 hours after 3 years (PRO=Vacation and sick pay)
• 12 Paid Holidays per year (3 are personal choice days)
• Retirement Savings - contributions to 401K after 30 days of employment, employer matching program + core contributions
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Drug & Alcohol Free company

To join our team, please submit a resume online to this post showing past employment history, explanation of gaps, and relevant job skills.

Cowden Gravel & Ready-Mix is a LafargeHolcim company as of 1/1/2022 and we are excited to remain family oriented with our small town feel, while being able to offer the generous benefits and advancement of a large corporation.