Company: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc Title: Mechanic Intern Location: Springdale, AR Posted Date: Posted Today Sidebar Info: Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. (ESS) is all about owning what we do from start to finish. We’re a 100% employee-owned multi-faceted contractor who thrives on delivering complex heavy civil projects by developing innovative infrastructure solutions. Our growing team of employee-owners are experts in grading, excavation, underground utilities, bridge construction, asphalt paving, concrete paving, and pavement preservation. Join the ESS team today!
Job Description: Job Summary:We are seeking a Mechanic Intern to join our Equipment team. In this role, you will gain invaluable real-world experience working alongside experienced mechanics and technicians, learning to diagnose, maintain, and repair heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers. This program is designed to provide students with hands-on exposure to equipment maintenance operations, helping you build a strong technical foundation for a future career in the construction and equipment industry. Key Responsibilities:Maintenance Support: Assist mechanics with routine maintenance and repair work on company equipment, including heavy equipment, trucks, and trailers.Diagnostics & Troubleshooting: Observe and participate in diagnosing equipment issues, learning to identify problems and develop solutions under the guidance of experienced staff.Preventative Maintenance: Help perform preventative maintenance tasks to support optimal equipment performance and minimize downtime.Documentation: Assist in maintaining equipment-related reports, maintenance logs, and metrics.Compliance & Safety: Learn and follow safety procedures and regulatory requirements related to equipment operation and maintenance.Team Collaboration: Work closely with mechanics, equipment managers, and field staff to support equipment division goals.Process Improvement: Participate in identifying opportunities to improve maintenance and repair processes. Qualifications:Enrolled in a relevant degree or technical program (Diesel/Heavy Equipment Technology, Industrial Maintenance, Construction Management, or related field), or high school diploma/equivalent with strong interest in the field.Basic understanding of mechanical systems, tools, and equipment is a plus but not mandatory.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work in a team environment and adapt to a fast-paced, hands-on setting.Eagerness to learn and a proactive attitude.Comfortable working in outdoor/field and shop environments.Must be legally eligible to work in the United States. Duration:Typically May–August Compensation:Competitive compensation package.Potential for academic credit, depending on your institution's policies.Opportunity for future employment within the company based on performance.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
About Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc.
Emery Sapp & Sons, Inc. is a heavy civil infrastructure contractor based in Columbia, Missouri. Founded in 1972, the company provides services including excavation, grading, bridge construction, and paving. It operates as part of the employee-owned ESS Companies. The firm maintains a workforce of over 600 employees across multiple locations.
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