Fleet Mechanic - Mixer Trucks & Heavy Equipment

SRM Concrete, also known as Smyrna Ready Mix, is a family-owned and values-driven company recognized as a national leader in the ready mix concrete industry. Established in 1999 with a single plant in Smyrna, Tennessee, SRM Concrete has expanded significantly and now operates over 600 locations across the United States. The company is committed to quality, integrity, and providing excellent service to its customers, communities, and employees. SRM Concrete’s mission is to deliver excellence in every load, every day, reflecting its dedication to consistency, reliability, and customer satisfaction throughout the construction and ready mix concrete sectors.

As a company, SRM Concrete fosters a team-oriented culture that values hard work, respect, and collaboration. Employees are supported through numerous benefits and opportunities for career growth, ensuring that each team member feels recognized, respected, and part of a dependable work environment. SRM Concrete is closed on Sundays, emphasizing work-life balance. Employees enjoy consistent local routes, competitive pay with overtime opportunities, and an extensive benefits package including low-cost medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance among other perks.

The role of Fleet Mechanic at SRM Concrete is a vital position that ensures the seamless operation of the company’s diverse fleet. This fleet includes mixer trucks, loaders, dump trucks, tankers, and other heavy equipment that are essential to the company’s daily operations and project delivery. The Fleet Mechanic performs routine and preventive maintenance, diagnoses complex mechanical issues, and completes repairs to keep vehicles safe, efficient, and in excellent working condition. Whether experienced or entry-level, SRM Concrete offers training and support to help mechanics grow in their trade and take on new skills with the latest diesel engine technologies and repair techniques.

A typical day for a Fleet Mechanic involves conducting safety inspections, performing oil changes, lubrications, and filter replacements, troubleshooting mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems, and collaborating with operations staff to schedule timely maintenance that minimizes downtime. The mechanic is expected to rebuild or replace major engine components such as engine heads, blocks, starters, and transmissions, using diagnostic tools and company record-keeping systems to log service. The role demands a commitment to safety, accuracy, and quality repairs while fostering teamwork and independent problem-solving.

SRM Concrete encourages candidates who are passionate about mechanics, interested in working with heavy equipment, and committed to safety standards. They welcome those new to the field thanks to their willingness to provide hands-on training. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, with additional vocational or technical certification in diesel engine repair being advantageous. Valid driver’s licenses are necessary, with commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) preferred, and all candidates must be willing to undergo pre-employment screenings.

Joining SRM Concrete means becoming part of a rapidly growing company with a strong community focus and opportunities for professional advancement. Fleet Mechanics at SRM Concrete benefit from a stable work environment, competitive hourly wages, bonus eligibility, and comprehensive benefits that support life both inside and outside of work. This is a career opportunity for hands-on problem solvers who enjoy working on diesel engines and heavy equipment while contributing to a company that shapes the future of construction and infrastructure across the nation.