Day Shift Mechanic Trainee

  • 50061 Heidelberg Materials Southwest Agg LLC
  • Salado, Texas
  • Full Time

Line of Business: Aggregates

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

  • Assist with inspections, maintenance, and repairs on mobile and plant equipment

  • Learn diagnostic procedures and support troubleshooting activities

  • Perform basic mechanical tasks under the guidance of experienced technicians

  • Maintain clean and organized work areas and follow all safety procedures

  • Support the team with parts handling, documentation, and equipment checks

What Are We Looking For

  • Interest in developing mechanical skills in a hands-on environment

  • Ability to follow instructions and learn technical procedures

  • Strong focus on safety and awareness around equipment and tools

  • Reliability, teamwork, and willingness to contribute to daily operations

  • Capability to work in outdoor and industrial conditions

Physical Requirements

  • Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, and climb for extended periods

  • Capability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds as needed

  • Sufficient manual dexterity to use tools and handle mechanical components

  • Ability to work in environments with dust, noise, and varying temperatures

  • Capacity to enter and exit equipment or work areas using steps, ladders, and platforms

Conditions of Employment

  • Successful candidate must submit to post-offer pre-employment physical examination, drug, 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

  • Starting pay $23.64 per hour DOE

  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions

  • Highly competitive benefits programs, including:

    • Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

    • Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

    • AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

    • Paid Bonding Leave, 10 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave, and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.

Job ID: 515604260
Originally Posted on: 3/31/2026

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