Mechanic Apprenticeship

Job ID: 530564 Four Corners Materials, a CRH company; Our purpose, commitment to the future and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees. We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services. We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength. Position Overview This position supports the maintenance team by performing basic mechanical tasks while learning to inspect, service, diagnose and repair company vehicles and heavy equipment, such as trucks, trailers, batch plants, paving machines, bulldozers, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other equipment by performing the following duties. This position works under close supervision and is designed to help the apprentice gain hands‑on experience, technical knowledge, and practical skills needed to progress toward becoming a fully qualified mechanic. Wage Range: $22 - $25 per hour Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions) Assists mechanics in troubleshooting equipment issues and learns to identify mechanical problems. Helps dismantle equipment and components using hoists, hand tools and proper safety procedures. Support maintenance and repair activities on heavy equipment, trucks, shop tools, and non-mobile equipment. Performs basic service tasks such as oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters, and maintaining preventative maintenance schedules. Learn and assist in troubleshooting and repairing electrical systems, hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, drive trains, etc. Assists in adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments. Help repair or replace defective parts following proper procedures and safety standards. Assist with installation of special functional and structural parts in devices. Support equipment testing by helping start and monitor machines after repairs to very performance. Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area and follows all housekeeping and safety guidelines. Learn and assist with basic welding activities as trained and permitted. Perform other duties as assigned to support mechanics and develop technical competency. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Education/Experience High School diploma or general education degree (GED) required. Mechanical aptitude and interest in pursuing a mechanical career required. Previous experience (1 year) in equipment service, shop work, or related fields preferred but not required. Work Requirements Must be at least 18 years old. Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check. Report to the shop dressed appropriately and ready to begin work at the designated start time. Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required. Must be willing to work nights and weekends, when necessary. Individuals are required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) in designated operations and productions areas as stated by OSHA. Knowledge/Skill Requirements Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment. Ability to work in a safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment. To perform this job successfully, an individual should be to work in constant exposure to the outside elements, in all weather conditions. Key Competencies Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen. The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move from 35 to 75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception. Work Environment The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. What CRH Offers You Highly competitive base pay Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs Group retirement savings program Health and wellness programs An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion About CRH CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization. If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! Four Corners Materials, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 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