Union Truck Shop Apprentice Technician

About the role

This is an entry-level position focused on learning preventative maintenance and routine mechanical repairs in a shop environment on customer equipment, including transmissions, transmission components, and subassemblies, under the guidance of senior Transmission Service Shop Technicians and Group Leaders.

Starting pay is $27 per hour, with quarterly increases. After successfully completing the 12-month apprentice program, the employee graduates to Shop Helper (C Rate) at $39.71 per hour. All technician positions beyond the apprentice level are Union positions with the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 15C, and the employee will join the Union upon becoming a Helper.

Responsibilities

• Learn basic parts, processes, and maintenance techniques as instructed by senior Shop Technicians.
• Work with senior Shop Technicians to troubleshoot and diagnose routine problems with customer equipment.
• Retrieve parts and supplies for senior Shop Technicians.
• Learn to complete work orders and time sheets legibly, accurately, and on time.
• Assist senior Shop Technicians on larger jobs.
• Support day-to-day shop operations, such as cleaning parts and bays, and properly disposing of fluids.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment.

Requirements

• Dependable and trustworthy.
• Ability to organize and complete work within deadlines.
• Clear and concise written communication skills.
• Effective verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED); no prior experience necessary.
• Recent graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred.
• Basic mechanical aptitude required.
• Basic computer navigation and utilization skills.

Pay

Starting at $27 per hour, with quarterly increases. After completing the 12-month apprentice program, pay increases to $39.71 per hour as a Shop Helper (C Rate).