Mechanic Tech I

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 Mechanic Technician 1 is responsible for supporting the inspection, preventive maintenance, and repair of a wide range of operating equipment and vehicles at Capitol Aggregates plant locations. This role is primarily shop-based but may require work to be performed in plant environments as needed. Equipment serviced includes heavy and light automotive equipment, earth-moving machinery, internal combustion engines (gas and diesel), air compressors, pumps, vac trucks, sweepers, golf carts, and other support equipment.

What You'll Do

• Perform maintenance and repairs on trucks, vehicles, and equipment, completing both major and minor work as assigned.
• Respond to routine service calls on both on-road and off-road equipment.
• Perform maintenance and preventive maintenance on heavy equipment such as loaders, bulldozers, off-highway trucks, and skid steers.
• Perform welding, fabrication, and basic machine work.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and rebuild equipment systems as directed.
• Maintain clean equipment, shop areas, and workspaces daily.
• Follow all related and established company, plant, and safety regulations.

NOTE: This list presents only the principal 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

Education, Skills, Abilities and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Diesel Mechanics highly desired but not required.
• Must have a valid and clean driver's license.
• Must be proficient with computers.
• Must have proficient knowledge of and ability to use software to diagnose and repair component systems.
• Must be able to operate a truck-mounted crane.
• Ability to provide own basic tools.

Other Qualifications

• Demonstrated aptitude for learning complex mechanical trade skills.
• Proven ability to operate a service truck in and around heavy traffic.
• Ability to provide timely customer service at all plants or locations.
• Must be flexible in work schedules and start times.
• Must have good 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.

Notice to Staffing Agencies

Capitol Aggregates Inc. (Capitol) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Capitol, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Capitol mailing address or email address, directly to Capitol employees, or to Capitol's resume database will be considered Capitol property. Capitol will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Capitol will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Capitol's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Capitol will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such an agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Capitol's Human Resources Representative or their designee. No other Capitol employee is authorized to bind Capitol to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by an Agency.