Apprentice Technician

J T MCKINNEY•Irving, TX

88d•Onsite

About The Position

The Apprentice Technician position is responsible for performing preventative maintenance procedures and minor repairs on semi-truck trailers with proper training and supervision. The primary responsibility is to perform DOT/FMCSA inspections under supervision, and minor repairs not requiring diagnostic analysis. Such procedures/repairs include Federal Highway Inspections, light welding, brake repair, and minor body repairs. This employee will not perform any major mechanical or structural repair work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or general education degree (GED), or two years verifiable equipment maintenance related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience in equipment maintenance and repair.
Valid driver’s license issued in state of employment.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
Must operate equipment such as phone, computer, copy machine, fax machine, fork truck, yard goat, hand tools, welding equipment and refrigerated trailers.
Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Nice To Haves

One year of welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Works in accordance with all federal and corporate compliance guidelines as identified at Mckinney’s.
Minimum General Trailer Repair Guidelines and Safety Health and Security policies (i.e., safety, DOT).
Ensures compliance with all federal, state, and local government and company standards for reliability and safety.
Interacts regularly with supervisors, internal and external customers.
Oversees shipping/receiving responsibilities, including inspecting, storing, and retrieving inventory.
Performs preventive maintenance with supervision.
Logs hours spent on repairs.
With proper training and supervision, this position will learn to perform and identify required maintenance and repairs on different types of trailers.
Advance with proper development to a Level II Mechanic.
Works in a safe manner.
Other duties may be assigned.