High School Intern

Kenworth Louisiana•Hammond, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

This entry-level position mentors and teaches a high school student the basics of diesel mechanics and provides experience in a shop environment. The work includes light maintenance and repairs such as lube, oil, and filter changes; tire balancing and rotation; and cooling-system flushing. The intern also assists Service Technicians with heavy-duty truck repairs and completes work according to dealership and factory standards. The role requires maintaining an orderly work area, documenting repairs, communicating with the parts department, caring for dealership tools and manuals, and operating equipment safely. The intern must complete assigned training within required timeframes and maintain a schedule compatible with mandatory school commitments. The employee may be exposed to moving parts, electrical current, grease, chemicals, dust, dirt, and outdoor heat and cold. Work frequently involves crouching or lying beneath vehicles, reaching overhead, and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Currently enrolled in the senior year of high school.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work while maintaining a mandatory school schedule.
Ability to obtain a work permit from the school board.

Responsibilities

Perform work listed on repair orders efficiently and accurately in accordance with dealership and factory standards.
Assist other Service Technicians with heavy-duty truck repairs.
Attend training sessions and complete required educational training within designated timeframes.
Maintain a neat and orderly work area.
Record a job summary for each assigned repair and document all work performed on repair orders.
Communicate with the parts department to obtain needed parts.
Save and tag parts when a job is under warranty or when requested by the customer.
Report machinery defects or malfunctions to a supervisor.
Maintain and be accountable for dealership-owned tools and manuals.
Operate tools and equipment safely.
Attend company training as required.
Maintain and clean vehicles and the surrounding shop area.
Perform other duties as assigned.