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Commercial Metals
Lead DOT Trailer Mechanic
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What they do
An Automotive Service Technician or Mechanic repairs and performs maintenance on cars and smaller trucks; may conduct auto inspections.
$48,004 / year median in South Carolina
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Lead DOT Trailer Mechanic Commercial Metals 401(k) United States, South Carolina, Cayce Aug 15, 2026 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
Diagnose malfunctions on equipment and perform repairs Operate the following mobile equipment: loaders, forklifts, trucks, material handlers and other various equipment to troubleshoot Ensure all jobs are completed in a proficient and safe manner when working within the plant and/or garage shop areas while wearing Personal Protective Equipment Ability to inspect vehicle(s) for any safety or operational defects using DOT, maintenance, and safety checklists and ensuring emergency equipment is in proper working order Comply with DOT and state inspection requirements Responsible to complete DOT manifests and paperwork. Trailer maintenance including electrical, tire changing and brakes What You'll Need
Must be able to perform minor repairs and routine tasks efficiently, correctly, and safely Must keep clean and safe work area and comply with all plant specific rules, procedures, and duties Minimum 2 years previous DOT experience No on-road preventable accidents during the past (3) years as shown on the Motor Vehicle Road (MVR); accidents are reviewed by CMC Logistics Electrical troubleshooting and installation skills Brake certification Valid CDL with clean MVR a plus Your Education
High School Diploma or GED preferred We are CMC, a Fortune 500 company at the leading edge of our industry. Our construction reinforcement and steel products have supported construction projects and structures around the world. 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 construction reinforcement problems facing our world for more than 100 years
- and we're just getting started. If you're ready to join a team working to make our industry more sustainable, support the bridges, roadways, buildings and infrastructure that connects our communities, and do meaningful work, you're ready to joinCMC. Apply today and start moving your career
- and our world
- forward.