Union Truck Shop Apprentice Technician

About the role

This position involves performing preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs on customer's equipment such as transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies. The role starts at $27 per hour, with increases every quarter. After completing a 12-month apprentice program, employees can advance to Shop Helper (C Rate) at $39.71 per hour, which is a union position.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques from more senior level Shop Technicians.
• Work with senior level Shop Technicians to accurately troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer’s equipment.
• Retrieve parts and other supplies for senior level Shop Technicians.
• Complete all work orders and time sheets in a legible, accurate, and timely manner.
• Provide assistance to senior level Shop Technicians on larger jobs.
• Support day-to-day shop operations, including cleaning parts and bays, and properly disposing of/emptying fluids as directed.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Able to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
• Able to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Able to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED).
• No prior experience necessary, but recent graduates of Diesel Tech schools are preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.

Skills

• Basic computer skills.

Benefits

• Union positions after apprentice level.
• Part of International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C.

Pay

$27 per hour, with increases every quarter. Upon successful completion of the 12-month apprentice program, the employee would advance to Shop Helper (C Rate) at $39.71 per hour.

Schedule

N/A