Diesel Apprentice

Vulcan Materials Company • Nashville, TN

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About The Position

The Diesel Apprentice assists with servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing mobile equipment operating throughout the plant to maximize performance and limit downtime. The role includes inspecting equipment to identify and troubleshoot errors and performing repairs when necessary. The apprentice safely handles, installs, positions, and moves parts, materials, and industrial hand tools throughout the shop and facility. The position also maintains accurate daily and monthly equipment documentation and service reports in written or electronic form.

The role requires a commitment to workplace safety, effective communication and collaboration, attention to detail, reliability, and basic mechanical understanding of mobile equipment. Work may involve outdoor conditions, loud noise, physical activity, overtime or extended hours, and overnight travel as business demands.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Some knowledge of industrial tools, their uses, and maintenance.
• Mechanical skills.
• Valid driver's license that must be maintained.
• Willingness to work overtime and extended hours depending on customer and company demands.
• Ability to work outside in all types of weather and tolerate exposure to loud noises.
• Ability to perform physical activities involving climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
• Willingness to travel overnight as business demands.

Nice To Haves

• Additional vocational or trade school training in a mechanical field.
• Previous experience working on diesel or heavy construction equipment.
• Knowledge of general principles and practices of servicing heavy construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing mobile equipment operating throughout the plant.
• Assist with maintaining service reports for all mobile equipment.
• Assist with physical activities required to perform repairs or maintenance.
• Safely handle, install, position, and move parts, materials, and industrial hand tools throughout the shop and facility.
• Inspect mobile equipment to identify and troubleshoot errors, and perform repairs when necessary.
• Complete accurate daily and monthly documentation regarding mobile equipment and enter and maintain service reports in written or electronic form.
• Prioritize safety for oneself and others throughout operations.

What This Job Offers

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