005735-Mechanical Trainee

50010 HM Southeast Cement LLC; Port Everglades (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Pension

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holidays

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials is seeking a maintenance technician to perform routine inspections and support preventative maintenance of plant mechanical equipment across facilities in North America.

You will troubleshoot issues with experienced technicians, maintain tools and workspace, and uphold safety standards while contributing to continuous improvement in an environment with variable conditions.

This role offers a union-backed benefits package and opportunities to grow within Heidelberg Materials.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical aptitude with interest in industrial or heavy equipment systems
• Ability to follow procedures, learn quickly, and apply hands‑on skills effectively
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and assist with maintenance of plant mechanical equipment
• Support preventative maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Identify and help troubleshoot equipment issues alongside experienced technicians
• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean and organized condition
• Follow established safety practices and contribute to a strong safety culture

Job description

Line of Business: Cement & White About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You\'ll Be Doing

• Perform routine inspections and assist with maintenance of plant mechanical equipment
• Support preventative maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operations
• Identify and help troubleshoot equipment issues alongside experienced technicians
• Maintain tools, parts, and work areas in a clean and organized condition
• Follow established safety practices and contribute to a strong safety culture

What Are We Looking For

• Strong mechanical aptitude with interest in industrial or heavy equipment systems
• Ability to follow procedures, learn quickly, and apply hands‑on skills effectively
• Problem‑solving mindset with attention to detail and reliability
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Commitment to safety, accountability, and continuous improvement

Conditions of Employment

• Successful candidate must submit to post‑offer pre‑employment physical examination, drug/alcohol screen, and background check
• Some positions require FMCSA regulated ongoing drug and alcohol testing

Work Environment

Role operates primarily in environments where the conditions include moving mechanical equipment, inclement weather, heat, cold, humidity, and elevated noise level

What We Offer

$24.23 per hour

Benefits through the Union for Medical, Dental, Vision and Pension Union paid vacation, sick leave and holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

Shaping the future, building successes

Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry.

As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story.

Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry.

In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people.

With us, you\'re not just shaping the industry\'s future; you\'re shaping your own. Let\'s get to work!

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world\'s largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete.

We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations.

At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment.

As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future.

We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.