Maintenance Tech Apprentice

Old Dominion Freight Line • Greensboro, NC

5d

About The Position

The Maintenance Tech Apprentice position provides an opportunity to learn Old Dominion’s maintenance shop operations and company culture while attending school. The apprentice learns to repair company equipment safely, effectively, and cost-effectively through preventative maintenance, general repairs, troubleshooting, and electronic diagnostics. The role also includes completing a project during the apprenticeship and presenting it at its conclusion. Upon completion, the apprentice may be considered for future employment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Currently attending a Diesel Truck Maintenance Degree Program.
• Minimum GPA of 2.5.
• Willingness to learn maintenance shop operations and complete assigned projects.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Learn maintenance shop operations by shadowing Maintenance Technicians, Parts Coordinators, Supervisors, and Managers.
• Learn to repair company equipment effectively and safely.
• Learn to diagnose mechanical, electrical, and other breakdowns or failures in motor trucks and related equipment.
• Gain knowledge of precision instruments and electronic diagnostic tools, including micrometers, dial indicators, bore gauges, voltmeters, digital multimeters, and calibrators.
• When applicable, learn basic welding techniques and about metals used to complete truck repairs.
• Gain a basic understanding of DOT, EPA, ICC, and OSHA rules and regulations.
• Complete an assigned project during the apprenticeship and present it at the conclusion.

Benefits

• Health benefits, including a zero-premium medical plan for employee-only coverage
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and additional annual discretionary match opportunity
• Life insurance
• Wellness program
• Tuition reimbursement for drivers and technicians
• Training and growth opportunities
• Opportunities to advance through the promote-from-within philosophy
• National career opportunities at more than 260 service centers

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: High school or GED