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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 Heavy Equipment Maintenance Intern works alongside experienced maintenance technicians to support the inspection, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy mobile equipment used in aggregate operations. This position provides hands-on experience with loaders, haul trucks, dozers, excavators, and other mobile equipment while introducing the intern to preventative maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and safe maintenance practices in an industrial environment.
The internship is designed for students pursuing a career in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment technology, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field who want to develop practical skills while learning from experienced maintenance professionals.
What Youll Do
- Assist experienced maintenance technicians with routine servicing, inspections, and minor repairs of heavy mobile equipment, including loaders, haul trucks, dozers, excavators, and other equipment used in aggregate operations.
- Support preventative maintenance activities, including oil and filter changes, lubrication, fluid checks, and other scheduled maintenance.
- Assist with basic troubleshooting of mechanical and equipment issues and document findings for review by maintenance personnel.
- Learn to identify equipment conditions that may require additional maintenance or repair.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, service information, and work orders to support maintenance and repair activities.
- Assist with maintaining accurate equipment maintenance logs, work orders, and service records.
- Safely use basic hand tools and assist with the use of power tools and maintenance equipment under appropriate supervision.
- Shadow experienced maintenance technicians to gain exposure to more advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures.
- Assist with organizing tools, replacement parts, supplies, and maintenance inventory.
- Participate in daily safety meetings and other maintenance and operational meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations personnel to support equipment reliability and availability.
- Follow all Company and site safety policies, rules, and procedures, as well as applicable MSHA 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 Youll Bring
Required Skills and Abilities
- Mechanical aptitude and a strong interest in learning heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to safely use basic hand tools and assist with power tools and maintenance equipment under appropriate supervision.
- Ability to read and learn from equipment manuals, work orders, and other technical information.
- Ability to accurately document maintenance activities and equipment observations.
- Ability to work effectively alongside experienced maintenance technicians and other operations personnel.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices and following established procedures.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Currently enrolled in a vocational, technical, or college program in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Previous exposure to mechanical work, automotive or diesel repair, heavy equipment, or equipment maintenance is preferred but not required.
Other Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets Company requirements.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and within an active aggregate operation.
- Ability to perform work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
- Willingness to work around heavy mobile equipment, machinery, dust, noise, and other conditions commonly found in aggregate operations.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Commitment to following all Company safety policies, procedures, and applicable MSHA regulations.
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.
Brand: Capitol Aggregates
Address: 1576 County Rd 265 Hondo, TX - 78861
Property Description: Rio Medina Plant
Property Number: CA-RIO
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 Heavy Equipment Maintenance Intern works alongside experienced maintenance technicians to support the inspection, servicing, troubleshooting, and repair of heavy mobile equipment used in aggregate operations. This position provides hands-on experience with loaders, haul trucks, dozers, excavators, and other mobile equipment while introducing the intern to preventative maintenance, mechanical troubleshooting, equipment repair, and safe maintenance practices in an industrial environment.
The internship is designed for students pursuing a career in diesel mechanics, heavy equipment technology, industrial maintenance, or a related technical field who want to develop practical skills while learning from experienced maintenance professionals.
What Youll Do
- Assist experienced maintenance technicians with routine servicing, inspections, and minor repairs of heavy mobile equipment, including loaders, haul trucks, dozers, excavators, and other equipment used in aggregate operations.
- Support preventative maintenance activities, including oil and filter changes, lubrication, fluid checks, and other scheduled maintenance.
- Assist with basic troubleshooting of mechanical and equipment issues and document findings for review by maintenance personnel.
- Learn to identify equipment conditions that may require additional maintenance or repair.
- Read and interpret equipment manuals, service information, and work orders to support maintenance and repair activities.
- Assist with maintaining accurate equipment maintenance logs, work orders, and service records.
- Safely use basic hand tools and assist with the use of power tools and maintenance equipment under appropriate supervision.
- Shadow experienced maintenance technicians to gain exposure to more advanced troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair procedures.
- Assist with organizing tools, replacement parts, supplies, and maintenance inventory.
- Participate in daily safety meetings and other maintenance and operational meetings as appropriate.
- Maintain work areas, tools, and equipment in a safe, clean, and organized condition.
- Work collaboratively with maintenance and operations personnel to support equipment reliability and availability.
- Follow all Company and site safety policies, rules, and procedures, as well as applicable MSHA 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 Youll Bring
Required Skills and Abilities
- Mechanical aptitude and a strong interest in learning heavy equipment maintenance and repair.
- Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
- Strong attention to detail and willingness to learn new technical skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork skills.
- Ability to safely use basic hand tools and assist with power tools and maintenance equipment under appropriate supervision.
- Ability to read and learn from equipment manuals, work orders, and other technical information.
- Ability to accurately document maintenance activities and equipment observations.
- Ability to work effectively alongside experienced maintenance technicians and other operations personnel.
- Strong commitment to safe work practices and following established procedures.
Education & Experience
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Currently enrolled in a vocational, technical, or college program in Diesel Mechanics, Heavy Equipment Technology, Industrial Maintenance, or a related technical field.
- Previous exposure to mechanical work, automotive or diesel repair, heavy equipment, or equipment maintenance is preferred but not required.
Other Qualifications
- Valid driver's license with a driving record that meets Company requirements.
- Ability and willingness to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and within an active aggregate operation.
- Ability to perform work in a physically demanding industrial environment.
- Willingness to work around heavy mobile equipment, machinery, dust, noise, and other conditions commonly found in aggregate operations.
- Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced industrial environment.
- Commitment to following all Company safety policies, procedures, and applicable MSHA regulations.
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.
Brand: Capitol Aggregates
Address: 1576 County Rd 265 Hondo, TX - 78861
Property Description: Rio Medina Plant
Property Number: CA-RIO
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Who's Hiring
- State of South Carolina41
- State of Missouri40
- Tesla32
- onsemi15
- SpaceX8
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- Manufacturing17
- Electronics & Hardware15
- Aerospace & Defense3
- Distribution & Wholesale2
- Retail1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in equipment maintenance technician jobs.
- High school diploma or GED with technical training or an associate degree in a related field
- Hands-on experience performing preventive and corrective maintenance on industrial equipment
- Proficiency with hand tools, power tools, and diagnostic instruments such as multimeters
- Knowledge of electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems and the ability to read technical schematics
- Familiarity with OSHA safety standards and lockout/tagout procedures
- Certification such as CMRT, HVAC technician license, or equivalent trade credential preferred
Tips for Your Equipment Maintenance Technician Job Search
List certifications before work history
Employers scanning equipment maintenance technician resumes look for credentials like CMRT or HVAC certifications before they read your job history. Put a dedicated certifications section at the top so hiring managers see your qualifications immediately without digging.
Quantify downtime and repair outcomes
Vague descriptions like 'performed routine maintenance' won't stand out. Describe results instead: how often you ran PM schedules, what equipment you kept operational, or how quickly you diagnosed and resolved mechanical failures to get lines back up.
Target postings that name your specific equipment
Filter openings by the exact machinery you've worked on, such as CNC machines, conveyor systems, or HVAC units. Applying to roles where your hands-on equipment experience is a direct match gives you a much stronger case than applying broadly.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists equipment maintenance technician openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for a hands-on skills assessment
Many employers test candidates before the formal interview, asking you to troubleshoot a simulated fault or walk through a PM checklist on actual equipment. Review lockout/tagout procedures, electrical schematic reading, and lubrication schedules so you're ready to demonstrate competence on the spot.
Negotiate shift differentials, not just base pay
Equipment maintenance roles often involve nights, weekends, or on-call rotations. When you reach the offer stage, ask specifically about shift differential rates, on-call compensation, and overtime structure, since total compensation for this role is frequently higher than the base wage alone.
Equipment Maintenance Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most equipment maintenance technicians?
State of South Carolina, State of Missouri, and Tesla are hiring the most equipment maintenance technicians right now, with openings concentrated in California, Texas, and Missouri, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is especially high in manufacturing and food production facilities.
How many equipment maintenance technician jobs are remote?
About 4% of equipment maintenance technician openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, since most roles require physical access to machinery and equipment on-site. The sub-areas most likely to include remote or hybrid flexibility are maintenance management, reliability engineering coordination, and technical documentation roles that support field teams.
How do you become an equipment maintenance technician?
Most equipment maintenance technicians start by completing a high school diploma and then pursuing a vocational program, community college associate degree, or registered apprenticeship in industrial maintenance or a related trade. Building hands-on experience through an entry-level role, internship, or helper position is the next step, followed by earning certifications like CMRT to demonstrate competency to employers.
How do you get hired as an equipment maintenance technician with little experience?
Emphasize any hands-on exposure you have, including vocational coursework, personal projects, or time spent assisting experienced technicians, even informally. Certifications in areas like electrical safety or HVAC fundamentals signal initiative to employers. Target openings listed as entry-level or that mention on-the-job training, and be specific in your application about the tools and equipment you've actually touched.
What does the equipment maintenance technician interview process look like?
The process typically begins with a phone screen focused on your equipment background and availability for shift schedules. A technical interview or skills assessment follows, where you may be asked to troubleshoot a fault scenario, describe your PM approach, or demonstrate knowledge of safety procedures like lockout/tagout. A final in-person interview with a supervisor or plant manager usually closes the process.
Where can I find and apply to equipment maintenance technician jobs?
You can find and apply to equipment maintenance technician jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience, equipment background, and preferred location, then apply directly to each one that fits.
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