Diesel Mechanic

Freeport, Texas

Zachry Group
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ZACHRY is currently seeking an experienced light-duty Diesel Mechanic for their Maintenance Site at BASF in Freeport, Texas.


Position Responsibilities

  • Works with industry-specific and high complex machines including but not limited to: ball mills, ID fans, lube coil skids, turbines, conveyors, generators, hydraulic systems, pumps, gears, bearings, compressors etc.
  • Read schematics
  • Work on newer model vehicles
  • Will plan, inspect, verify and document scope of work
  • Will replace gaskets and other defective parts on machinery.
  • Operates engine lathes, grinders and files.
  • Turns machine parts to dimensional specifications
  • Will unload, inspect, move and set equipment into position using cranes, hoists, dollies, rollers and trucks
  • Follows direction from supervisor
  • Other duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience
  • Knowledge of hand tools, and power tools.
  • Knowledge of industrial machinery and equipment
  • Understand load properties of cables, ropes, hoists and chains.
  • Organization and time management.
  • Good problem-solving abilities.
  • Good aptitude and manual dexterity.
  • Knowledge of math concepts, geometry and layout.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead others and provide detailed instructions.
  • Good reading comprehension.
  • Ability to work with others - team player.
  • Ability to work independently - minimal supervision.
  • Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors.
  • Commitment to Zachry values and safety rules and regulations.

Preferred Qualifications

  • National Center for Construction Education and Research's (NCCER) Certification for Journeyman Industrial Millwright.
  • Zachry ROF'ed employee.
  • Former Zachry Employee.
  • Basic Computer efficiency
  • Formal/technical education.

Reports to Position

  • This position does not have any direct reports.

Physical Requirements

  • Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting and lifting.
  • Will talk and hear to communicate.
  • Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of machinery parts and controls.
  • Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, pull: objects, materials, controls and tools.
  • May be required to lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
  • Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways and work off of platforms.
  • Will use vision abilities to focus, see short and long distances, colors, depth perception and peripheral vision.
  • Must be capable of working out side in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow and wind; and must be able to work for long period of times up to 12 hours a day.
  • Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, ear plugs/muffs, masks/respirators, safety vests, gloves and steel-toe boots.

Qualifications for Internal Candidates


MUST BE 21 YRS OLDER.

MUST PASS DRUG AND BACKGROUND.

MUST HAVE ACTIVE DL WITHOUT SUSPENSIONS OR HOLDS.


Date Posted: 09 May 2025
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