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Maintenance Journeyman

Demopolis, AL · On-site

$34.06 - $37.75/hr

Operating hoist(s) during repairs * Operate other mechanical equipment to load truck * Operate ... You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page ...

Cemex is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and ... Lead a team of operators and technicians, providing training and support to maximize performance.

Cemex is a leader in the building materials industry, known for our innovation, quality, and ... Lead a team of operators and technicians, providing training and support to maximize performance.

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Maintenance Journeyman

Demopolis, AL · On-site

$34.06 - $37.75/hr

Operating hoist(s) during repairs * Operate other mechanical equipment to load truck * Operate ... You can learn more about CEMEX Benefits by visiting the CEMEX USA Benefits and Well-Being page ...

CEMEX USA Jobs Information

Do workers at CEMEX USA get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
81% of people say they get paid breaks.
Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2025 and March 2026.

Does CEMEX USA pay people when they’re sick?

Sometimes. Only some people get paid when they’re sick.
62% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

At CEMEX USA, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Only some people have separate paid time off for sick days and vacation.
63% of people say they have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 54 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from CEMEX USA affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
97% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get paid time off at CEMEX USA?

Most people get paid time off work.
95% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Most people find out their schedule less than four weeks ahead of time.
  • 88% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 3% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 0% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 10% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers at CEMEX USA worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
67% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do CEMEX USA workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
78% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for CEMEX USA workers to change shifts?

Some people find it hard to change shifts.
56% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at CEMEX USA?

Most people find it easy to get time off.
82% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do CEMEX USA managers change schedules at the last minute?

Some managers change people’s schedules at the last minute.
46% of people say their manager changes their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at CEMEX USA spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
8% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at CEMEX USA?

Most people find it easy to take sick days.
83% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2025 and July 2026.

Is working at CEMEX USA good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work.
47% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CEMEX USA feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
70% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.
Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CEMEX USA get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
69% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
Based on data from 45 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and July 2026.

Is it stressful to work at CEMEX USA?

Some people feel stressed out here.
63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CEMEX USA enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job.
88% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people at CEMEX USA recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team.
57% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at CEMEX USA?

Most people got enough training when they started.
80% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people get support to advance at CEMEX USA?

Only some people are given support to advance their career here.
In the last year, 57% of people report not being given support to advance their career here.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do people think CEMEX USA’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
83% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how CEMEX USA is doing?

Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
54% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2025 and July 2026.
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Maintenance Journeyman

CEMEX USA

Demopolis, AL • On-site

$34.06 - $37.75/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

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CEMEX USA rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 80 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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Job description

Company Overview

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.  Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off,  employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.

Job Summary

The Maintenance Journeyman performs a variety of general maintenance activities and helps other mechanics with repairs to mobile equipment necessary to keep equipment maintained in good running order so that optimum production can be obtained. This job interfaces, on a daily basis, with the rest of the operations in this location.

Job Responsibilities

  • Assists mechanic and skilled personnel 
  • Performing mechanical work and repairs on mobile equipment 
  • Procuring, and moving parts, material, equipment and necessary tools 
  • Operating hoist(s) during repairs 
  • Operate other mechanical equipment to load truck 
  • Operate powered tools to perform mechanical work and repairs 
  • Operate welding equipment to perform basic welding work 
  • Use oxy-acetylene torch equipment to perform light or medium cutting jobs 
  • Shoveling and clean-ups 
  • Storage and transport of used and/or damaged equipment to others areas 
  • Perform safety walk around inspection before shift 
  • Replace or assist other workers as needed or directed
  • Maintain a good housekeeping of the equipment 
  • Adhere to all CEMEX, OSHA, and MSHA rules and regulations at all times and wear proper safety equipment while on plant grounds
  • Meet or exceed company safety standards
  • Perform other job responsibilities as assigned by management

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Ability to carry out not only simple, but complex oral and written instructions and deal with problems from standardized situations and work experience
  • Good mathematical skills, including basic math, fractions and conversions of four-five digit numbers and common units of measurement in both metric and decimal system
  • Ability to read and understand English sufficiently to be able to read technical information contained in manuals, reports, and Ability to operate equipment in reverse using mirrors
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling and/or moving of 50 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing to 25 pounds
  • Ability to communicate well with supervisors, welders, leadmen, other Mechanics, maintenance personnel, co-workers and outside contractors
  • High level of attentiveness and physical coordination to perform the work activities safely and productively

Working Conditions

  • Continuous exposure to extreme heat, extreme cold, extreme noise, and working outdoors
  • Must wear protective equipment while at the location  

Physical Requirements

  • Requires 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 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

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 § 36-601.01). 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. (https://www.cemexusa.com/careers/life-at-cemex/benefits-well-being).

EEO Statement - En Español

CEMEX es una institución EEO/AA (igualdad de oportunidad/acción afirmativa) y no discrimina en base al sexo, edad, raza, color, religión, discapacidad física o mental, credo, origen nacional, estatus veterano, orientación sexual, infomación genética, identidad de género, o expresión de género en los programas o actividades los cuales opera.

Company Description

Founded in 1906, over the last 110+ years' CEMEX has grown into a global building materials company that provides high quality products and reliable service to customers and communities throughout the Americas, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Here at CEMEX we offer our employees competitive wages, career growth, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, vacation or paid time off, employee assistance program and retirement plan options, along with over a century of stability to build your next career on! To learn more about our company culture and why you should join us, visit us at www.cemexusa.com/careers. For direct access to CEMEX Career Opportunities, visit us at https://jobs.cemex.com/.


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