Intern Technician - Alex Tech

About the role

Ziegler’s internship program is designed to give you hands-on experience diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of equipment while learning from some of the best senior technicians in the agriculture, construction, and mining industries.

Through scholarship money and paid internships, Ziegler provides students the opportunity to develop real-world mechanical skills by working alongside senior-level technicians who mentor your development.

Responsibilities

• Assist in troubleshooting and repairing heavy diesel engines, construction, or agriculture equipment in a shop environment.
• Learn to respond to customer needs in a positive, supportive, and timely manner to ensure maximum value for work performed.

Requirements

• Currently enrolled in a 2-year degree program in diesel engine mechanics, construction and/or agricultural equipment mechanics, or related study.
• Maintain good grades.
• Receive positive recommendations from instructors.
• Positive attitude and desire to work as a team player.
• Own a mechanic tool set.
• Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
• This role is deemed safety-sensitive and will be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Lift/carry up to 60 lbs.
• Lift bulky objects.
• Standing, walking, using hands, talking, hearing, neck rotation, trunk rotation.
• Stair climbing, ladder climbing, repetitive bending, kneeling, sustained squat.
• Forward reaching, overhead reaching, supine overhead reaching, crawling.
• Bin lift, high steps, fingering/grasping – able to use bolt box.

Working conditions may be indoor and/or outdoor. Noise level may be loud at times.

Benefits

• Starting wage of $21.00 per hour.
• Scholarship opportunity.
• Mentorship program.
• Safety boot reimbursement, PPE, and uniforms provided.
• Tool insurance.
• Safe, clean, and friendly work environment.

About Ziegler

Founded in 1914, Ziegler is a third-generation, family-owned CAT dealer with over 2,400 employees across 30+ locations in Minnesota, Iowa, and northern Missouri. Ziegler’s philosophy is that if the customer is successful, then Ziegler will be successful. The company is committed to providing employees with the best possible work environment, the right tools for career development, great benefits, work/life balance, and ongoing professional development and training.