Apprentice Diesel Tech-Mechanic

TravelCenters of America • Commerce City, CO

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About The Position

The Apprentice Diesel Tech-Mechanic provides accurate and efficient service to customers by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty trucks and trailers in a reasonable and responsible manner, following company and industry standards. The role includes performing diagnostic tests, interpreting results, developing repair plans, and communicating those plans to the Service Advisor. The technician repairs malfunctioning mechanical or electrical parts and equipment, completes work safely and efficiently, maintains a clean and safe work environment, recommends other TA services during inspection reviews, and helps maintain the safety of customers and employees.

The role calls for someone who works well with others and is eager to be part of the team. The technician should be willing to expand their professional knowledge through education and training, work unsupervised, and work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays, in interior and exterior conditions. The position requires meeting physical task requirements with or without accommodation and investing in personal tools. The listed pay range is $17.00–$20.40 per hour; actual pay depends on factors including responsibilities, job requirements, experience, and skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Graduate of an acceptable trade school or manufacturer's technical school, or previous mechanic experience.
• Willingness to expand professional knowledge through education and training programs.
• Ability to work unsupervised.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, weekends, and some holidays, in interior and exterior conditions.
• Ability to meet the requirements for the physical tasks, with or without accommodation.
• Investment in own tools.
• Works well with others and is excited to be part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic testing and interpret results.
• Develop a repair plan and communicate it to the Service Advisor.
• Repair malfunctioning parts and other mechanical or electrical equipment.
• Complete repairs safely, effectively, and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
• Recommend other TA services to customers as part of the inspection review process.
• Help maintain the safety of customers and employees.
• Provide accurate and efficient service by troubleshooting, diagnosing, and repairing heavy-duty trucks and trailers according to company and industry standards.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Vacation and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• On-site meal discounts
• Discounts on technology, travel, food, and fuel
• Opportunity for growth and advancement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED