Apprentice Technician

Carter Machinery Careers•Chesapeake, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carter Machinery Company, the authorized Caterpillar dealer for Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, Delaware and Washington D.C., is hiring an Apprentice Technician for our Heavy Equipment, Rental, and Power Systems operations in Chesapeake, Virginia. We service the full Caterpillar product line, including earthmoving equipment, mining, forestry, generators, engines and more. For individuals with a strong mechanical aptitude who are graduating high school, veterans exiting the military, or technicians wanting to change from other mechanical fields (i.e., automotive, HVAC, etc.) you may be a great candidate for our in-house fully accredited 15-month Apprenticeship Program. High School diploma or GED, required. Completion of a mechanical VoTech program or mechanical experience, preferred (i.e. automotive, electrical, HVAC, etc.) This program will provide the training needed to pave the way to a Caterpillar technician career path with a great company. The program will train and develop you to troubleshoot and diagnose diesel equipment problems, perform repairs, recondition and service heavy equipment and components, all while being paid, receiving full-time benefits, and not incurring any education expenses. In many locations, Carter offers multiple shift opportunities (1, 2 and weekend), including some 3-day/week and 4-day/week options. This is an excellent opportunity and upon completion, you’ll be equipped to continuing building your skill set and expanding your technician career.

Requirements

Self-starter able to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.
Strong mechanical aptitude and excellent troubleshooting skills
Proficient in the use of a computer, Microsoft Office products and service software required in position; able to complete service reports and provide pertinent details for work orders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to write service reports that accurately document diagnosis and repairs performed.
Must prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner.
Must be able to read and understand operating manuals.
Must be able to occasionally operate heavy equipment.
Must be self-directed, organized, able to interact with coworkers, and work as an integral part of a team.
Must have excellent driving record.
Must be able to work all shifts and overtime as needed to meet customer needs.
Promote a positive customer experience.
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way.
Physical requirements must be met for the Apprentice Technician jobs, including regularly being required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to sit.
The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 70 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
High School diploma or GED, required.

Nice To Haves

Completion of a mechanical VoTech program or mechanical experience, preferred (i.e. automotive, electrical, HVAC, etc.)

Responsibilities

Troubleshoot and diagnose diesel equipment problems
Perform repairs, recondition and service heavy equipment and components
Prepare required documentation including work orders, parts lists, and time cards in an accurate and timely manner
Read and understand operating manuals
Occasionally operate heavy equipment
Interact with coworkers, and work as an integral part of a team
Work all shifts and overtime as needed to meet customer needs
Promote a positive customer experience
Uphold the Core Values of Integrity, Commitment, Excellence and Teamwork by embracing The Carter Way