Intern: Mechanic (Vermont)

Williston, VT, US, 05495

Job ID:  487839

Pike Industries, Inc., a subsidiary and integral part of CRH, is a leading Highway Contractor and the largest producer of Hot Mix Asphalt and Construction Aggregates in New England. Pike has experienced continual growth over the years and currently employs nearly 1,000 people throughout NH, ME and VT. The dedication, knowledge, and quality workmanship of our employees is what makes the company such a great success.  If you’re looking for a challenging career at a company that will reward your efforts, look no further.  Take the first step and apply for an exciting opportunity to gain top notch industry experience and pave the road to your success.  All Roads Lead Here!

Intern: Mechanic (Williston, VT) Pike is looking to hire Technical College student to work as Mechanic Intern at our Williston Shop.  As an intern within our Equipment Division, the selected candidate will learn about the repair and maintenance process and practices Pike follows to maintain the equipment fleet to operate safely and at the lowest cost possible.  Throughout the summer the intern will be exposed to a variety of our repair and maintenance practices; conducting tests and completing preventative maintenance on all brands and types of mobile equipment, learning about work orders, purchase orders, and maintaining inventory. These positions will be based in our Williston, Vermont shop. Classification: Non-Exempt student hourly position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in the shop to learn about and assist with work order process from creating to completion.
• Work with shop foreperson to lean and enter vehicle condition reports.
• Learn inventory processes for required parts/supplies.
• Trouble shoot and maintain all types of heavy equipment, including but not limited to reclaimers, milling machines, loaders, graders, dozers, pavers, rollers, dump trucks, Redimix trucks, trailers and road tractors.
• Become familiar with all state and federal regulations, if applicable, as set forth by the US Department of Transportation (DOT), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA), or any other regulatory agency

Requirements

• The ideal candidate must be currently enrolled in a Technical College degree program.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, high stress environment
• Ability to work in a team setting
• Mechanic work is determined by the operation of the business, may include night work, and usually involves overtime.
• The selected candidate must have reliable transportation to commute to and from their work location, as well as between facilities when necessary.
• Extended Hours with possible night and/or weekend work as well as overnights
• Willingness to travel to other Pike Locations thought Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont
• A valid driver’s license

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A 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 large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Pike Industries, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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