Full-Time

Diesel Mechanic

Updated on 9/3/2026

Deadline 8/26/27
Silvi Materials

Silvi Materials

201-500 employees

Vertical-integrated supplier of concrete and aggregates

Compensation Overview

$27 - $46/hr

+ Signing bonus: $4,000–$15,000 + Shift differential

Swedesboro, NJ, USA

In Person

Category
Automotive Service & Repair (1)
Required Skills
Welding

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Requirements
  • At least 3 years of fleet or transportation repair and maintenance experience is preferred for a medium to large-sized company.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Working knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems is required.
  • Ability to work independently is required.
  • Ability to read and understand maintenance and parts manuals, maintenance and wiring diagrams, schematics, and other written instructions related to motor vehicle and equipment maintenance and repair is required.
  • Knowledge and experience repairing and maintaining heavy-duty vehicles is required.
  • Knowledge and experience with applicable safety regulations, including Occupational Safety and Health Administration and Department of Transportation regulations, is required.
  • Ability to perform maintenance and repairs in a garage or field environment according to applicable maintenance manuals, diagrams, and instructions is required.
  • Ability to complete assignments and projects through completion is required.
  • Analytical, problem-solving, and customer service skills are required.
  • Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including standing for long periods, kneeling, bending, crawling, handling tools and small objects, and lifting 50 pounds regularly and up to 100 pounds occasionally, is required.
Responsibilities
  • Maintain a safe and professional working environment.
  • Diagnose and perform preventive maintenance on heavy-duty diesel vehicles and equipment.
  • Remove, repair, rebuild, and replace diesel engines, transmissions, axles, cylinder heads, oil pumps, fan belts, generators, starters, gauges, tie rods, drag links, ball joints, brake linings, bearings, and other assemblies and parts.
  • Perform electrical work, including wiring-system repairs and starter rebuilding.
  • Repair and adjust electrical sensors, exhaust gas recirculation valves, and computerized electrical systems according to automotive and federal Clean Air standards.
  • Diagnose computerized fuel-management systems, ignition systems, and engine timing to determine and perform needed repairs.
  • Change tires.
  • Weld broken assemblies, subassemblies, and other parts as required.
  • Use, store, record, safeguard, and properly handle equipment, materials, parts, and other supplies.
  • Maintain the shop and work area in a clean and organized manner.
  • Prepare reports and records of time spent, materials and parts used, and work completed.
  • Learn to use various types of diagnostic equipment.
  • Respond to and handle road-service calls using a company service vehicle.
Desired Qualifications
  • A valid Class A commercial driver's license is preferred.
  • A valid Pennsylvania Inspection License A+ is preferred.
  • A valid Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technician Certification is preferred.
  • Certification under federal Department of Transportation guidelines for brake adjustment and repair is preferred.

Silvi Materials is a family-owned supplier of construction materials with a vertically integrated supply chain that controls sourcing, manufacturing, and delivery. It offers ready-mix concrete, sand, stone, cement, and rock salt through divisions like Silvi Concrete, Sahara Sand, Gibraltar Rock, and Riverside Cement, and operates cement import terminals and rail/barge logistics. The company provides stevedoring, transloading, and related services, serving homeowners, contractors, and large organizations mainly in New Jersey and Pennsylvania, with expansion into the Midwest and Southeast. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and achieve carbon neutrality for all its concrete within the next decade, supported by solar-powered facilities, CNG trucks, concrete recycling, and Environmental Product Declarations.

Company Size

201-500

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Tempe, Arizona

Founded

1947

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Eagle Rock added North Carolina plants and opened Silvi’s Southeast ready-mix platform.
  • Greenville opens October 2026 and Columbus in Q4 2026, boosting regional reach.
  • Temporary Morehead City loadout already supports future North Carolina import growth.

What critics are saying

  • Eagle Rock integration spans nine plants, 100 trucks, and local leadership by 2026.
  • Greenville and Columbus openings in 2026 risk delays that strand Southeast expansion.
  • Morehead City terminal dependence creates an existential choke point if permits or rail access slip.

What makes Silvi Materials unique

  • Silvi controls cement, aggregates, ready-mix, and logistics across one supply chain.
  • Bristol’s 165,000-ton terminal gives Silvi rare import scale and rail access.
  • Family leadership and vertical integration speed cross-market moves like Eagle Rock and Greenville.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Company News

MyChesCo
Sep 2nd, 2026
Silvi expands rail network into Southeast, Midwest.

Silvi expands rail network into Southeast, Midwest. FAIRLESS HILLS, PA - Silvi Cement is expanding its rail-served distribution network with new terminals in Greenville, South Carolina, and Columbus, Ohio, extending the Pennsylvania-based materials company's reach into faster-growing Southeast and Midwest markets. The Greenville terminal is under construction and expected to begin operations in October 2026. It will distribute Type I/II low-alkali cement and Grade 120 slag. Silvi's Columbus facility, first announced in 2025 as its Central Ohio terminal, is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter of 2026. The rail-served site will distribute the same cement and slag products and provide 24-hour loading. The two terminals are designed to move cementitious materials by rail closer to customers, giving Silvi additional logistics capacity and supply-chain flexibility as it expands beyond its existing markets. "Our continued investment in rail infrastructure is about building the network we need to reliably serve our customers as Silvi Materials grows," Co-President Laurence J. Silvi II said. He said the Greenville and Columbus locations will put the company closer to customers while giving it greater flexibility to move cement and slag between markets. The Greenville project targets demand across the Southeast, while the Columbus terminal extends Silvi's distribution capacity into the Midwest. Silvi Materials, headquartered in Fairless Hills, was established in 1947. The vertically integrated company operates in ready-mix concrete, cement, slag, sand mining and stone mining. Support the local news that supports Chester County. MyChesCo delivers reliable, fact-based reporting and essential community resources - free for everyone. If you value that, click here to become a patron today. Discover more Traffic & Route Planners Geographic Reference

AggBusiness
Aug 28th, 2026
Silvi Materials expands rail network for cement and slag distribution.

Silvi Materials expands rail network for cement and slag distribution. Reading Time: 2 mins read Silvi Materials is expanding its rail-served cement distribution network with new terminals in Greenville and Columbus, targeting customers in the Southeast and Midwest US. Silvi Materials is extending its cement and slag distribution reach into the Southeast and Midwest with two new rail-served terminals in South Carolina and Ohio. A new facility in Greenville, South Carolina, is under construction and is expected to begin operations in October 2026, while the company's Columbus, Ohio terminal is scheduled to open in the fourth quarter. Both facilities will distribute Type I/II low-alkali cement and Grade 120 slag. The Columbus terminal will also offer 24-hour loading to increase supply flexibility in the region. Silvi said the two sites would allow cementitious materials to be moved by rail into markets closer to customers across the Southeast and Midwest. Silvi Materials co-president Laurence J. Silvi II said the investment was intended to strengthen the company's logistics network as its customer base expands. "Our continued investment in rail infrastructure is about building the network we need to reliably serve our customers as Silvi Materials grows," he said. "Greenville and Columbus put us closer to customers in two important markets and give us greater flexibility to move high-quality cement and slag where they are needed." The expansion builds on Silvi's existing cement import and distribution operations in the eastern US. Its Bristol, Pennsylvania, terminal has three storage domes with combined capacity of 165,000 tonnes and direct access to the company's rail distribution network. Silvi said the Greenville and Columbus investments complement its wider operations across ready-mix concrete, cement, slag, aggregates and logistics. The company combines marine, rail and trucking capabilities to distribute construction materials across its eastern US network. Silvi Materials was established in 1947 and operates across ready-mix concrete, sand mining, stone mining, slag and cement.

Progressive Railroading
Aug 26th, 2026
Silvi Materials to open new rail-served terminals this year.

Silvi Materials to open new rail-served terminals this year. Silvi Cement, a division of Silvi Materials, is expanding its rail-served distribution network with a new terminal in Greenville, South Carolina, and the opening of a previously announced terminal in Columbus, Ohio. The Greenville terminal is expected to be operational in October. The Columbus facility, previously identified as the company's Central Ohio terminal, is expected to be operational in fourth-quarter 2026 and will offer 24/7 loading capabilities, Silvi officials said in a press release. Both facilities will distribute Type I/II low-alkali cement and Grade 120 slag. "Our continued investment in rail infrastructure is about building the network we need to reliably serve our customers as Silvi Materials grows," said Laurence Silvi II, co-president of Silvi Materials. "These facilities are another step in building a distribution network that can support our customers and our company for years to come." Silvi's flagship terminal in Bristol, Pennsylvania, is one of the largest cement import terminals in North America, with three storage domes providing a combined capacity of 165,000 metric tons. That terminal is served by Conrail, which interchanges with Norfolk Southern Railway and CSX.

PR Newswire
Aug 25th, 2026
Silvi Cement expands rail distribution network with new terminals in Greenville and Columbus

Silvi Cement is expanding its rail-served distribution network with new terminals in Greenville, South Carolina, and Columbus, Ohio. Both facilities are under construction and expected to become operational in the fourth quarter of 2026. The Greenville terminal will distribute Type I/II low-alkali cement and Grade 120 slag, serving customers across the Southeast market. The Columbus facility, first announced in 2025, will offer similar products with 24/7 loading capabilities. The expansion aims to position the company closer to customers in the Southeast and Midwest whilst providing additional supply chain flexibility. Silvi Materials, established in 1947 and headquartered in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania, operates in ready-mix concrete, sand mining, stone mining, slag, and cement businesses.

Pit & Quarry
Aug 11th, 2025
Silvi Materials acquires Eagle Rock Concrete

Silvi Materials acquires Eagle Rock Concrete.