Mechanic Field Tech I

Zachry; Poteet (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance

401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Life Insurance

401K

Paid Leave

Bonus Program

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

A construction and building materials company is seeking a Field Mechanic Tech I to support equipment maintenance and repair across plant locations in Texas. This role requires strong mechanical skills, the ability to work independently at remote sites, and proficiency in diagnostic tools. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma, a clean driver's license, and a flexible work schedule. The company offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with basic computer applications for diagnostics and reporting.
• Valid and clean driver's license required.
• Ability to provide personal basic tools for routine work.
• Proficiency with basic computer applications used for diagnostics, reporting, and work orders.
• Ability to safely operate a truck-mounted crane.

Responsibilities

• Travel to assigned plant locations to complete maintenance and repair work.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment.
• Respond to service calls for on-road and off-road equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical systems with supervision.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical systems with supervision or escalation.
• Operate a service truck safely in plant environments and around traffic.
• Maintain clean work areas, tools, and service vehicles daily.
• Support PM crews or shop personnel as assigned.
• Follow all company and plant safety standards, rules, and regulations.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Troubleshooting skills

Customer-service mindset

Ability to work independently

Flexibility in work schedules

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate degree in Diesel Mechanics

Tools

Basic hand tools

Diagnostic software

Truck-mounted crane

Job description

Who We Are

Capitol Aggregates, a division of Zachry, stands on a rich tradition of creativity, stability, innovation, and experience in the construction and building materials industry. Fully understanding that Capitol's employees are the heart of our success, we foster a dynamic work environment by providing development opportunities such as training, education, and career advancement.

We believe people are our greatest asset and offer a variety of training and development opportunities to promote excellence and facilitate career advancement. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.

Our Core Values guide everything we do

Every Person Matters® | Together We Can Do Great Things® | This Is More Than a Job®

Position Overview

The Field Mechanic Tech I supports the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of mobile and stationary equipment used across Capitol Aggregates' plant locations. This field-based role travels to multiple plant sites to perform service work on heavy and light automotive equipment, earth-moving machinery, internal combustion engines, compressors, pumps, manlifts, forklifts, and related equipment. The position requires strong mechanical aptitude, safe work habits, and the ability to work independently while providing timely support to plant operations.

What You'll Do

• Travel to assigned plant locations to complete maintenance and repair work in the field.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on vehicles and equipment, completing both major and minor mechanical work as assigned.
• Respond to routine service calls on on-road and off-road equipment.
• Perform preventive maintenance on heavy equipment including loaders, bulldozers, haul trucks, and skid steers.
• Complete welding, fabrication, and basic machine work as needed.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose mechanical systems with appropriate supervision or escalation.
• Operate a service truck safely in plant environments and around traffic.
• Maintain clean work areas, tools, and service vehicles daily.
• Support PM crews or shop personnel as assigned.
• Follow all company and plant safety standards, rules, and regulations.

NOTE: This list presents only the essential duties of the position and is not intended to be comprehensive. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as dictated by business needs and conditions. As an essential function of the job, good attendance is required.

What You'll Bring

Required Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency with basic computer applications used for diagnostics, reporting, and work orders.
• Ability to utilize diagnostic software to troubleshoot and repair component systems, with training as needed.
• Ability to safely operate a truck-mounted crane.
• Ability to provide personal basic tools required for routine work.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and willingness to learn new systems.
• Ability to work independently when dispatched to remote plant locations.

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Diesel Mechanics highly desired but not required.
• Valid and clean driver's license required.

Other Qualifications

• Customer-service mindset with ability to support multiple plant locations professionally.
• Flexibility in work schedules and start times.
• Ability to travel up to one (1) week at a time if required.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills.

Benefits & Equal Opportunity

Capitol Aggregates offers an industry leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• 401K, Paid Leave and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And many more

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.