Diesel Technician Apprentice - Certificate Program

Yancey Bros. Co. • Mableton, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Partnering with Chattahoochee Technical College at the Austell Campus, Yancey Bros. Co. is offering a unique opportunity that combines classroom and hands-on training while you receive college credit. This is a full-time, paid position with benefits that allows you to start your path to becoming a Diesel Technician. The certificate is a stand-alone credential, but the credits are fully transferable to future diplomas or degrees in Diesel Technology and some others in the State of Georgia, if the student chooses to do so in the future. Starting pay is $20 per hour with scheduled increases at the 6-month and 12-month marks. All students are provided with a complete set of tools (valued at $8,000) to use during their training and are eligible to keep them after two years of employment. This is an entry-level position which allows for advancement through the Yancey career development program after completion. The program consists of 4 months (16 weeks) of instructor-led training, followed by a structured mentorship program through your first year of employment. Working 40 hours per week, you meet the requirements of a 1-year certificate program. You will follow an outline of class material, hands-on training, and process/procedure experiences under the supervision of your instructor to prepare you for a career as a Diesel Technician. It includes a structured task/accomplishment check-in cycle.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older.
• Meet Yancey Bros. Co. pre-employment requirements. All mechanical testing, background checks, driving record checks and drug screening will be conducted.
• Must meet the requirements to enter the Technical College System of Georgia.
• Students are responsible for the tuition and fees associated with the college program.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• Desire to work in the Heavy Equipment / Rental / On-Highway industry as a technician.
• Drive to learn a new set of skills.
• Safety conscious.
• Ability to multitask.
• Problem solve.
• Provide superior customer service.

Nice To Haves

• Previous mechanical experience.

Responsibilities

• Disassemble and assemble components.
• Clean and inspect components.
• Evaluate re-usability of component parts.
• Perform failure analysis based on failed parts, SOS reports, and Machine operation.

Benefits

• Full-time, paid position with benefits
• Complete set of tools (valued at $8,000) provided for training and eligible to keep after two years of employment
• Advancement through the Yancey career development program after completion
• College credit
• Hope Grant qualified (potential for majority of program paid for)

What This Job Offers

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