Truck Shop Apprentice Technician
About The Position
Responsible for learning how to perform preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer's equipment including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies, as instructed by senior level Transmission Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders. This position starts at $27 per hour, with increases each quarter. Upon successful completion of the 12-month apprentice program, the employee would graduate to Shop Helper (C Rate), which is currently $39.71/hr. All tech positions after apprentice level are Union positions, part of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C, and employee would join the Union once becoming a Helper.
Requirements
- The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
- Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
- Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
- High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and/or no prior experience necessary.
- Basic mechanical aptitude required.
- Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.
Nice To Haves
- Recent Graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred.
Responsibilities
- Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by more senior level Shop Technicians.
- Work with more senior level Shop Technicians to understand how to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer’s equipment.
- Retrieve parts and other supplies for more senior level Shop Technicians.
- Learn how to complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
- Provide assistance to more senior level Shop Technicians on larger jobs.
- Support day-to-day shop operations (e.g., clean parts and bays, and properly dispose of/empty fluids as directed).
- Maintain a clean and safe work environment.
Benefits
- Union positions, part of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C, and employee would join the Union once becoming a Helper.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
