Mechanic Apprenticeship

United Companies; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Benefits package

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Growth opportunities

Job summary

United Companies in Colorado is seeking a Mechanic Apprenticeship candidate to learn hands-on vehicle and heavy equipment maintenance under supervision. The program aims to develop practical skills toward becoming a qualified mechanic, with wage range and opportunities for growth.

The role emphasizes safety, teamwork, and progressive responsibility as you assist in diagnosing and repairing equipment while gaining shop experience in a dynamic field service setting.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist mechanics in troubleshooting equipment issues and learn to identify mechanical problems.
• Help 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.
• Maintains a clean, organized, and safe work area and follows all housekeeping and safety guidelines.

Skills

Mechanical safety awareness

Teamwork

Reading safety rules

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Career Opportunities: Mechanic Apprenticeship (530563)

Requisition ID530563-Posted11/06/2026-AMAT-United Companies-Full Time-Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt-United States-Colorado

United Companies, is 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: $25 - $30 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.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

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
• Aninclusive 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.

United Companies, 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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