Truck Shop Apprentice Technician

Overview:

Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Transmission Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders. This position starts at $27 per hour, with increases each quarter. Upon successful completion of the 12-month apprentice program, the employee would graduate to Shop Helper (C Rate), which is currently $39.71/hr. All tech positions after apprentice level are Union positions, part of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C, and employee would join the Union once becoming a Helper.

Responsibilities:

Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Shop Technicians. Work with more senior level Shop Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer's equipment. Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Shop Technicians. Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner. Provide assistance to more senior level Shop Technicians on larger jobs. Support day-to-day shop operations (e.g., clean parts and bays, and properly dispose of/empty fluids as directed). Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Qualifications:

The trait of being dependable and trustworthy. Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely. Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Education/Experience:

High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary. Recent Graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred. Basic mechanical aptitude required.

Computer Skills:

Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required. .