Mechanic Apprenticeship

CRH • Four Corners, CO

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About The Position

This position supports the maintenance team by performing basic mechanical tasks while learning to inspect, service, diagnose, and repair company vehicles and heavy equipment. Equipment may include trucks, trailers, batch plants, paving machines, bulldozers, engines, motors, pneumatic tools, conveyor systems, and other equipment. Working under close supervision, the apprentice gains hands-on experience, technical knowledge, and practical skills to progress toward becoming a qualified mechanic. The wage range is $22–$25 per hour.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Mechanical aptitude and interest in pursuing a mechanical career required.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Report to the shop appropriately dressed and ready to begin work at the designated start time.
• Strictly follow safety requirements and procedures in the Employee Handbook.
• Be willing to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
• Be willing to work nights and weekends when necessary.
• Wear personal protective equipment in designated operations and production areas as required by OSHA.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to perform basic arithmetic using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to collaborate 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.
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements and all weather conditions.
• Meet the physical requirements of the role, including sitting, talking, listening, climbing, handling objects, standing, walking, crawling, kneeling, bending, reaching above the shoulders, and occasionally lifting or moving 35–75 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Nice To Haves

• One year of previous experience in equipment service, shop work, or a related field is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics with troubleshooting equipment issues and identifying mechanical problems.
• Help dismantle equipment and components using hoists, hand tools, and proper safety procedures.
• Support maintenance and repair of heavy equipment, trucks, shop tools, and non-mobile equipment.
• Perform basic service tasks, including oil changes, greasing, adding fluids, changing filters, and maintaining preventive maintenance schedules.
• Learn and assist with troubleshooting and repairing electrical and hydraulic systems, diesel and gasoline engines, transmissions, and drive trains.
• Assist in adjusting functional parts of devices and control instruments.
• Help repair or replace defective parts in accordance with procedures and safety standards.
• Assist with installing special functional and structural parts in devices.
• Help test equipment by starting and monitoring machines after repairs.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area and follow housekeeping and safety guidelines.
• Learn and assist with basic welding activities as trained and permitted.
• Perform other assigned duties to support mechanics and develop technical competency.

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED