Apprentice Fleet Equipment Mechanic

NiSource•Angola, IN

5d•$43 - $47•Onsite

About The Position

Inspect, repair, overhaul, adjust, and maintain all types of transportation and construction fleet equipment in accordance with Company and manufacturers practices and procedures. The successful bidder will be required to have all tools listed on the Fleet Equipment Mechanic Tool list at the time they report to the vacancy. Seniority will determine shift.

Requirements

High School Diploma or the equivalent.
Successfully completed all the requirements of the Fleet Equipment Mechanic Program within a thirty (30) month time frame.
Perform, instruct, direct, and advise others in the performance of all types of Fleet Equipment Mechanic work.
CDL preferred, with the ability to obtain a valid Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with endorsements as required.

Responsibilities

Perform preventative maintenance in accordance with Company procedures and schedules.
Diagnose, repair, and maintain various types of fleet equipment systems and components, including electrical/electronic systems, brake systems, hydraulic systems, fuel delivery systems, engines, transmissions, differentials, cooling/heating/air conditioning systems, and steering/suspension components.
Operate test equipment such as alternator-battery testers, engine analyzers, computer scan tools, multimeters, flow meters, and pressure gauges.
Perform routine and emergency maintenance and repairs in the field, including towing equipment as necessary.
Perform acetylene and electric welding for cutting, heating, burning, welding, and brazing operations.
Perform body, fender, panel repairs, and painting.
Operate equipment as required for testing, inspecting, and transporting.
Take reasonable care of Company tools and equipment assigned during working hours.
Keep assigned equipment and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
Report irregularities and abnormal conditions.
Direct and instruct employees assigned to work with them.
Assist in the training of other employees.
Perform similar or less skilled work in this classification or, when the diversity of workload requires, perform similar or less skilled work in equal or lower classifications.
Perform duties in accordance with the Company's safety rules and operating regulations and practices.
Complete any reports and forms used in connection with the performance of duties.