Technician - Truck Shop Apprentice

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 15-month apprentice program, the employee would graduate to Shop Technician I.

• →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.

• 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. Recent Graduates of Diesel Tech schools preferred.

Basic mechanical aptitude required.

Basic computer navigation and utilization skills required.

.Competitive pay, a flexible work environment, and a well-built benefits program can be the foundation of your financial plan. From health insurance and retirement to paid time off, our wide range of benefits help you enjoy a balanced lifestyle and a promising future. We provide:​​

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• 401(k) savings plan​
• Tuition reimbursement​
• Holidays​
• Vacation​
• Employee-assistance program​
• Medical programs​
• Dental programs​
• Vision programs​
• Flexible spending accounts​
• Employee life and accident insurance​
• Supplemental life and accident insurance
• Business travel accident insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Flexible work schedules
• Sick time off
• Company-paid technician uniforms
• Annual safety-shoe allowance
• Annual prescription safety-glasses allowance